ASSESSMENT OF DIZZINESS AND BENIGN PAROXYSMAL POSITIONAL VERTIGO AMONG OLDER ADULTS USING THE DIX-HALLPIKE MANEUVER

Abstract

Background It is more common in older people the estimated age range of 65 years old. The annual consultation rate due to dizziness is higher, from 8 to 18 percent, among individuals whose age is between 85 and older. Basically, Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo is a common disorder of the inner ear that causes intense spinning situation by performing head movements. Objective To evaluate the diziness and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo among older adults using the dix-hallpike maneuver Methodology It was a cross-sectional survey conducted among the older adults of Karachi. The sample size of 348. The duration of our study was July 2025 to January 2026. A validated questionnaire named: Amer Dizziness Diagnostic Scale (ADDS) was used to determine the diziness and benign paroxysmal positional vertigo among older adults. Statistical analysis was done through SPSS Version 23. Result A total of 348 research participants were recruited for the study. Most of the research participants highlighted some issues, like they felt dizzy while lying down, around 20.75%. Parrticipants who feel ringing in the ears around 29 (27.35%). Majority of participants feel dizzy when they move their head, they replied yes around 208 (85.95%). The participants who they feel more dizzy while turning their head to the left, around 147 (60.74%). Conclusion Benign paroxysmal positional vertigo could be demonstrated in about one tenth of older adults with dizziness or recent dizziness. Our finding suggests that older adults suffering from dizziness should be regularly tested for BPPV and treated with appropriate maneuvers, ideally on turntable to reduce strain.