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1	A Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo Triage Clinic Riska, Kristal M., Akin, Faith W., Williams, Laura, Rouse, Stephanie B., Murnane, Owen D. 12 December 2017 (has links) Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of triaging patients with motion-provoked dizziness into a benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) clinic. Method: A retrospective chart review was performed of veterans who were tested and treated for BPPV in a triaged BPPV clinic and veterans who were tested and treated for BPPV in a traditional vestibular clinic. Results: The BPPV triage clinic had a hit rate of 39%. On average, the triaged BPPV clinic reduced patient wait times by 23 days relative to the wait times for the traditional vestibular clinic while also reducing patient costs. Conclusion: Triaging patients with BPPV is one method to improve access to evaluation and treatment and a mechanism for the effective use of clinic time and resources. effectiveness vestibular system benign paroxysmal positional vertigo motion provoked dizziness retrospective chart review triage clinic Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Medical Pathology Speech and Hearing Science Speech Pathology and Audiology