Care pathway for evidence-based healthcare for patients with vertigo, dizziness or balance disorders in primary care. First results of the mixed-methods process evaluation
Döringer, T.; Horstmannshoff, C.; Kiesel, T.; Bauer, P.; Müller, M. · physioscience · 2024 · Heft S 01 · S. 1 bis 1
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Background Vertigo, dizziness or balance disorders (VDB) affect the mobility and participation of many older people and are also one of the most frequent reasons for visiting the general practitioner' s (GP) practice due to multifactorial causes. Physiotherapy (PT) can be crucial for the complex care of people with VDB but is rarely prescribed by GPs. So, we developed an evidence-based, multidisciplinary care pathway as a complex intervention following the UK Medical Research Council guideline, which was piloted and is now being evaluated for effectiveness, accompanied by a process evaluation. Method The care pa…