Influence of BPPV and Meniere's Disease on Cognitive Abilities: A Questionnaire-Based Study  

作　　者：Rohit Bhattacharyya Animesh Barman Freddy Antony 

机构地区：[1]All India Institute of Speech and Hearing,Mysore,Mysuru,India

出　　处：《Journal of Otology》2024年第1期10-18,共9页中华耳科学杂志（英文版）

摘　　要：The vestibular system connects the inner ear to the midbrain and subcortical structures and can affect cognition. Patients with vertigo often experience cognitive symptoms such as attention deficits, memory problems, and spatial perception difficulties. This study aimed to explore the cognitive impairments associated with Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo(BPPV) and Meniere's Disease(MD). A non-experimental group comparison design was used with 107 participants divided into three groups: Group I(clinically normal), Group II(BPPV), and Group III(MD). Participants completed a questionnaire with 10 cognition-related questions, and their responses were scored. The data were found to be non-normally distributed. The analysis revealed a significant difference in scores between Group I and both Group II and Group III. Chi-square tests showed that the responses to cognition-related questions varied among the groups, with Group II exhibiting more cognitive problems. Associated conditions like hypertension, diabetes, and hearing loss did not significantly influence the responses within each group. This study suggests a significant relationship between cognitive problems and patients with BPPV and MD. However, there was no association found between the cognitive problems experienced in BPPV and MD patients. These findings align with previous research indicating that vestibular disorders can lead to deficits in spatial memory, attention, and other cognitive functions. By understanding the link between cognition and vestibular disorders, we can improve diagnosis and rehabilitation services to enhance the quality of life for these patients.

关 键 词：BPPV Meniere's disease COGNITION QUESTIONNAIRE 

分 类 号：R764.33[医药卫生—耳鼻咽喉科]