Can balance function tests predict disability in older adults with peripheral vestibular hypofunction?

Introduction: The Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) is a 25-item self-assessment questionnaire used to evaluate perceived disability from dizziness. predictive validity of Timed Up and Go (TUG), Dynamic Gait Index (DGI), modified Clinical Test Sensory Integration Balance (mCTSIB) on as shown by DHI has not been established specific older adults with peripheral vestibular hypofunction. purpose this study investigate if the TUG, DGI, mCTSIB are significant strong predictors dizziness represented scores in Methods: A Correlational, Retrospective Design was score. Data collected retrospectively 17 patients main ‘The Impact Prescribed Walking Seniors Vestibular Hypofunction: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial’ physical therapy medical charts (n=24) June 2015 2018. Only those 65 years who underwent contain all four outcome measures (DHI, mCTSIB, TUG) were included study. related central nervous disorder excluded. Results: There fair inverse correlation between (r = -0.381, p 0.01) DGI -0.322, 0.01), TUG 0.396, 0.03). accounted for 10% variance DHI, however, relationship found be significant. Discussion: In limited sample size, tests dizziness-related dysfunction. This should replicated large-scale prospective stratification severity improve generalizability findings.