Ear nose and throat - Aspects of balance
About this PSP
This PSP was set up by The British Society for Academic Otolaryngology (BSAO), supported by ENT UK and involved members of several other professional organisations.
Participants were invited to contribute to identifying, and deciding the most important, research questions for the treatment of balance disorders. The final priority setting meeting took place on 31st May 2011.
The Ear, Nose and Throat (Aspects of Balance) PSP Top 10 was published in May 2011.
Key documents
Top 10 priorities
- What is the optimal process for GP education and training for improved diagnosis and management of balance disorders?
- What is the best way of training health professionals in the management of balance disorders?
- What is the most effective treatment for Vestibular migraine?
- What are the best interventions to improve balance/minimise symptoms in daily activities such as supermarkets, escalators etc?
- Is any specific surgical intervention effective in Meniere's disease and what procedure is best?
- Are there any effective interventions for the ear pressure symptoms in Meniere's disease?
- What is the optimum pharmacological strategy for the management of patients with Meniere's disease? In particular, what are the effects of betahistine (including long term effects)?
- Is it helpful in preventing the severity. frequency and progression of attacks of Meniere's disease to adopt a specific diet, or restrict salt, caffeine or fluid intake?
- Are the home-based exercises given to patients with balance disorders effective?
- Are stress management techniques helpful in patients with balance disorders?
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