Vestibular vertigo is estimated to have an adult lifetime prevalence of 7.4%. Vestibular dysfunction has been linked to physical, cognitive, and psychiatric impairments. There is, therefore, a large economic burden and healthcare usage. Patients with vestibular vertigo are more likely to take sick leave and experience interruptions of daily activities and impairment in cognition. This study is a cross-sectional review of the general adult population in the United States, to investigate if individuals with vestibular vertigo are more likely to utilise healthcare resources compared with those without the condition. Multiple care settings were included within the US healthcare system including, inpatient hospitalisations, outpatient settings, and emergency department attendances. Individuals with vestibular vertigo demonstrated significantly increased utilisation of healthcare resources. Mental health professionals were consulted by 19.1% of participants with vestibular vertigo, which was over double the rate of individuals without vestibular vertigo (9.1%). The use of different healthcare resources and specialists demonstrates the significant morbidity of vestibular vertigo and the fact that patients with vestibular disorders may present in different healthcare settings.
Are individuals with vestibular vertigo accessing healthcare more frequently?
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