Effectiveness of a Structured Teaching Programme on Knowledge Regarding Vestibular Rehabilitation Exercises and their Impact on Dizziness Handicap Among Patients with Vertigo
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.26463/rjns.15_2_7Keywords:
Structured teaching programme, Vestibular rehabilitation, Dizziness handicap, Vertigo patients, ENT OPDAbstract
Background: Vertigo is a common presenting complaint among patients visiting the emergency department. Patients with vertigo experience a rotational motion which is often misunderstood as light headedness. Vestibular rehabilitation exercises can be helpful in managing vertigo related balance problems.
Objectives: 1. To assess the existing level of knowledge regarding vestibular rehabilitation exercises among vertigo patients; 2. To evaluate the effectiveness of structured teaching programme on knowledge regarding vestibular rehabilitation exercises among vertigo patients; 3. To determine the association between post-test knowledge regarding vestibular rehabilitation exercises among vertigo patients and their selected demographic variables.
Methodology: Pre-experimental one group pre-test post-test design was selected for the study. Twenty patients suffering with vertigo were selected through purposive sampling technique. A self-structured, knowledge questionnaire was used to assess the knowledge of patients with vertigo.
Results: The findings of the present study revealed that all the 20 participants (100%) had inadequate knowledge in the pre-test, with a mean percentage score of 33.5%. In the post-test, 14 participants (70%) demonstrated adequate knowledge, while 6 participants (30%) had moderately adequate knowledge, with a mean percentage of 87%. The obtained t-value 16.46 was found to be statistically significant at P<0.05 level.
Conclusion: The study concluded that structured teaching programmes are effective in enhancing knowledge regarding vestibular rehabilitation exercises among patients with vertigo.
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