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Vertigo Symptom Scale (VSS) and Vertigo Dizziness Imbalance (VDI) Questionnaire

Vertigo Semptom Skalası (VSS) ve Vertigo, Baş Dönmesi ve Dengesizlik Anketi (VDI)
VertigoVestibularVestibular Rehabilitation
Corresponding author: Burcu Yanık
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Description

The Vertigo Symptom Scale (VSS – Short Form) is a 15-item scale that assesses the frequency of vertigo symptoms, autonomic symptoms and somatization; items are scored from 0 (never) to 4 (very often). The Vertigo Dizziness Imbalance (VDI) questionnaire, meanwhile, comprises two subdimensions: the Symptom Scale (VDI-SS, 14 items) and the Quality of Life Scale (VDI-HQoL, 22 items). Items are scored from 0 (always) to 5 (never).

Measured Properties

The frequency and severity of vertigo and imbalance symptoms, autonomic nervous system symptoms, anxiety, and the impact of these conditions on the patient's quality of life (physical, functional and emotional).

Target Population

Individuals diagnosed with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo (BPPV) and patients who will receive vestibular rehabilitation.

Source & Citation

anik, B., Geler Külcü, D., Kurtais, Y., Boynukalin, S., Kurtaran, H., & Gökmen, D. (2008). The reliability and validity of the Vertigo Symptom Scale and the Vertigo Dizziness Imbalance Questionnaires in a Turkish patient population with Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo. Journal of Vestibular Research, 18, 159-170.
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Original Scale

Original name: Vertigo Symptom Scale (VSS) and Vertigo Dizziness Imbalance (VDI) Questionnaire

1. Yardley, L. et al. (1992). Symptoms, anxiety and handicap in dizzy patients: Development of the Vertigo Symptom Scale. J Psychosomatic Research, 36(8), 731-741. 2. Prieto, L. et al. (1999). A new measure for assessing the health-related quality of life of patients with vertigo, dizziness or imbalance; the VDI questionnaire. Qual Life Res, 8(1-2), 131-139.
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Access

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Contact: burcucorek@hotmail.com

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