Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV): prevalence, incidence and impact on balance, gait and falls in the nursing home population. Hasselt University
BPPV is a benign disorder of the balance organ, localized in the inner ear, in which calcium crystals will detach and move freely in the fluid of the inner ear. During certain postural changes or head movements, these moving calcium crystals cause dizziness and balance problems. The overall objective of the study is to determine the prevalence of BPPV in elderly people living in nursing homes. In addition, we want to investigate whether there is ...