A review of childhood vestibular disorders
| dc.contributor.author | Rogers, Christine | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2017-07-14T11:07:28Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2017-07-14T11:07:28Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2010 | |
| dc.date.updated | 2016-01-12T09:58:47Z | |
| dc.description.abstract | Diagnosis of disorders of balance is challenging, as there are broad differentials and patients may present to a variety of healthcare practitioners, ranging from an audiologist to a psychiatrist. In addition, investigations, both at the bedside and laboratory, are often non-contributory, expensive and unpleasant. The adult dizzy patient is regarded with dread by many in the healthcare community: the patient is difficult to diagnose and challenging to treat, and the situation is frequently complicated by the presence of anxiety, panic and depression. When symptoms arise in childhood they cause alarm in the parents and the treating healthcare professional. Diagnosis and management of balance disorders in childhood, is even more demanding when patients are frequently unable to communicate the nature of the complaint. Furthermore, the aetiology and presentation of vestibular disturbance is markedly different between adults and children. Symptoms of vestibular disorders in children may easily be mistaken for behavioural or other medical problems, leading to under-diagnosis and inappropriate investigations and treatment. Detrimental effects of childhood vestibular disorders may include delayed gross motor development, learning and spatial problems, and time off school. This review summarises the most common causes of childhood vestibular disorders and suggests the need for a multidisciplinary approach to assessment. | |
| dc.identifier | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/20786204.2010.10874036 | |
| dc.identifier.apacitation | Rogers, C. (2010). A review of childhood vestibular disorders. <i>South African Family Practice</i>, http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24743 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.chicagocitation | Rogers, Christine "A review of childhood vestibular disorders." <i>South African Family Practice</i> (2010) http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24743 | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.citation | Rogers, C. (2010). A review of childhood vestibular disorders. South African Family Practice, 52(6), 514-517. | |
| dc.identifier.ris | TY - Journal Article AU - Rogers, Christine AB - Diagnosis of disorders of balance is challenging, as there are broad differentials and patients may present to a variety of healthcare practitioners, ranging from an audiologist to a psychiatrist. In addition, investigations, both at the bedside and laboratory, are often non-contributory, expensive and unpleasant. The adult dizzy patient is regarded with dread by many in the healthcare community: the patient is difficult to diagnose and challenging to treat, and the situation is frequently complicated by the presence of anxiety, panic and depression. When symptoms arise in childhood they cause alarm in the parents and the treating healthcare professional. Diagnosis and management of balance disorders in childhood, is even more demanding when patients are frequently unable to communicate the nature of the complaint. Furthermore, the aetiology and presentation of vestibular disturbance is markedly different between adults and children. Symptoms of vestibular disorders in children may easily be mistaken for behavioural or other medical problems, leading to under-diagnosis and inappropriate investigations and treatment. Detrimental effects of childhood vestibular disorders may include delayed gross motor development, learning and spatial problems, and time off school. This review summarises the most common causes of childhood vestibular disorders and suggests the need for a multidisciplinary approach to assessment. DA - 2010 DB - OpenUCT DP - University of Cape Town J1 - South African Family Practice LK - https://open.uct.ac.za PB - University of Cape Town PY - 2010 T1 - A review of childhood vestibular disorders TI - A review of childhood vestibular disorders UR - http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24743 ER - | en_ZA |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24743 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://www.tandfonline.com/doi/abs/10.1080/20786204.2010.10874036 | |
| dc.identifier.vancouvercitation | Rogers C. A review of childhood vestibular disorders. South African Family Practice. 2010; http://hdl.handle.net/11427/24743. | en_ZA |
| dc.language.iso | eng | |
| dc.publisher.department | Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences | en_ZA |
| dc.publisher.faculty | Faculty of Health Sciences | en_ZA |
| dc.publisher.institution | University of Cape Town | |
| dc.source | South African Family Practice | |
| dc.source.uri | http://www.safpj.co.za/index.php/safpj | |
| dc.subject.other | dizziness | |
| dc.subject.other | paediatric | |
| dc.subject.other | vertigo | |
| dc.subject.other | vestibular disorders | |
| dc.title | A review of childhood vestibular disorders | |
| dc.type | Journal Article | en_ZA |
| uct.type.filetype | Text | |
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| uct.type.publication | Research | en_ZA |
| uct.type.resource | Article | en_ZA |