Is There a Possible Association between Dietary Habits and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Elderly? The Importance of Diet and Counseling

Introduction Poor diet habits and inadequate intake of nutrients are a concern in the elderly. Nutritional education with guidance may improve the results of the treatment of vertigo. Objective Evaluate the presence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) associated with feeding habits. Methods Cross-sectional study with elderly people living independently.We evaluated nutritional habits through themethod of dietary 24-hour recall andmanipulation of Dix-Hallpike. Results Based on a sample of 487 individuals, 117 had BPPV. Among the 117 elderly patients with BPPV, 37 (31.62%) had inadequate feeding. From those 370 individuals without BPPV, 97 (26.21%) had inappropriate feeding. No significant association between nutritional habits and BPPV in the total population was observed (p = 0.3064). However, there was significant relation between BPPV and inadequate carbohydrate intake (p = 0.0419) and insufficient fiber intake (p = 0.03), and the diet of these subjects was rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (p = 0.0084). Conclusion These data correlate with the dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia status, making it extremely important to reduce the intake of fats and carbohydrates and increase the fiber intake to stabilize triglycerides and thus minimize harmful effects on the inner ear. Food readjustment is suggested in patients with BPPV, along with the work of a multidisciplinary team to improve the quality of the elderly.(AU)

Análise comparativa do equilíbrio postural pela posturografia em pacientes com vertigem isolada ou associada com perda auditiva / Comparative analysis of postural balance by posturography in patients with isolated vertigo or associated with hearing loss

RESUMO Objetivo: Realizar uma análise comparativa do equilíbrio de sujeitos com vertigem isolada e com vertigem associada à perda auditiva. Métodos: A amostra foi constituída por 29 pacientes com diagnóstico de vertigem periférica, selecionados pelo método de amostragem não probabilística e por conveniência, com idade entre 45 e 64 anos, sendo 9 do gênero masculino e 20 do gênero feminino. A pesquisa diagnóstica para avaliação da audição consistiu de anamnese audiológica e audiometria tonal liminar. A avaliação do equilíbrio postural foi feita em Plataforma de Força, nas posições bipodal e semi-tandem, com os olhos abertos. Os parâmetros de equilíbrio analisados foram: área elipse, centro de pressão em centímetros quadrados, velocidade média em centímetros por segundo e frequência média, em Hertz, de oscilações do centro de pressão, em ambas as direções dos movimentos: anteroposterior e mediolateral. Resultados: Na população geral, a comparação dos dados estabilométricos entre indivíduos com e sem perda auditiva não demonstrou prejuízo da manutenção do equilíbrio postural. Houve diferença no gênero feminino, em relação ao parâmetro velocidade, na direção mediolateral. Conclusão: Embora não tenham sido encontradas diferenças que possam caracterizar correlação entre perda auditiva e equilíbrio entre os pacientes, houve pior desempenho no equilíbrio postural das mulheres com vertigem associada à perda auditiva, no parâmetro mediolateral.

ABSTRACT Purpose: To perform a comparative analysis of the balance of subjects with isolated vertigo and dizziness associated with hearing loss. Methods: The sample consisted of 29 patients with peripheral vertigo diagnosis selected by non-probabilistic sampling and convenience aged between 45 and 64 years. The diagnostic survey to hearing evaluation consisted of audiological anamnesis and assessment of postural balance; it was made in force platform, in the bipedal and semi tandem positions with open eyes. The analyzed balance parameters were: ellipse area, center of pressure in square centimeters, average speed in centimeters per second and average frequency, in Hertz, of swaying in both directions of movement: anteroposterior and mediolateral. Results: As for the population in general, the comparison between individuals with and without hearing loss has not shown to be there any damage to the maintenance of postural balance. There was difference in women in the speed parameter in mediolateral direction. Conclusion: Although no differences have been found which might have characterized a correlation between hearing loss and balance in patients, there was a worse performance in postural balance of women with vertigo associated with hearing loss in the mediolateral parameter.

Is There a Possible Association between Dietary Habits and Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo in the Elderly? The Importance of Diet and Counseling.

Introduction Poor diet habits and inadequate intake of nutrients are a concern in the elderly. Nutritional education with guidance may improve the results of the treatment of vertigo. Objective Evaluate the presence of benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) associated with feeding habits. Methods Cross-sectional study with elderly people living independently. We evaluated nutritional habits through the method of dietary 24-hour recall and manipulation of Dix-Hallpike. Results Based on a sample of 487 individuals, 117 had BPPV. Among the 117 elderly patients with BPPV, 37 (31.62%) had inadequate feeding. From those 370 individuals without BPPV, 97 (26.21%) had inappropriate feeding. No significant association between nutritional habits and BPPV in the total population was observed (p = 0.3064). However, there was significant relation between BPPV and inadequate carbohydrate intake (p = 0.0419) and insufficient fiber intake (p = 0.03), and the diet of these subjects was rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids (p = 0.0084). Conclusion These data correlate with the dyslipidemia and hypertriglyceridemia status, making it extremely important to reduce the intake of fats and carbohydrates and increase the fiber intake to stabilize triglycerides and thus minimize harmful effects on the inner ear. Food readjustment is suggested in patients with BPPV, along with the work of a multidisciplinary team to improve the quality of the elderly.

Elaboração de vídeo educativo sobre uso da malha compressiva após queimadura / Educational video on use of compression garmet after burn

Introdução: As vestes compressivas são parte do tratamento ambulatorial das queimaduras profundas. Muitas vezes, os pacientes acabam por não utilizar a malha compressiva devido, principalmente, ao incômodo, à vergonha e ao desconhecimento sobre a importância do uso. Objetivo: Descrever o processo de construção de um vídeo educativo sobre a importância do uso da malha compressiva para indivíduos que sofreram queimaduras. Métodos: A construção do material educativo ocorreu nas seguintes etapas: revisão da literatura, análise dos dados coletados, elaboração e avaliação de roteiro e filmagem de três pacientes e dois pais e/ou responsáveis, no Ambulatório do Centro de Tratamento de Queimados do Hospital Universitário da Universidade Estadual de Londrina (CTQ/HU/UEL) e edição do vídeo. Resultados: Obteve-se um vídeo educativo que aborda a cicatrização hipertrófica, a colocação da malha compressiva, esclarecimentos de dúvidas e dicas de cuidados. Conclusão: O desenvolvimento de tecnologias educativas direcionadas ao tratamento do paciente vítima de queimadura constitui grande desafio, havendo a necessidade urgente em desenvolver novos materiais.

Introduction: The compressive garments are part of outpatient treatment of deep burns. Often patients end up not using the compression garment mainly due to discomfort, shame and ignorance of the importance of using. Objective: To describe the process of building an educational video on the importance of using the compression garment for individuals who have suffered burns. Methods: The construction of educational material occurred in the following steps: literature review, data analysis, drafting and review script and shooting of three patients and two parents and/or guardians in the Outpatient Burn Treatment Center University Hospital of the State University of Londrina (CTQ/HU/UEL) and editing the video. Results: An educational video that addresses the hypertrophic scarring, the placement of the compression garment, clarification of doubts and care tips was obtained. Conclusion: The development of educational technologies targeted to the treatment of burn victim patient is a great challenge and there is an urgent need to develop new materials.