Vestibular Test
Use our vestibular test to identify if a patient’s dizziness or balance problems are caused by a vestibular system disorder.
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What is Vestibular Testing?
A vestibular test is a series of tests that evaluate the balance and function of the inner ear. Testing the vestibular system function may start with an overall assessment, gathering information on the client’s symptoms, medical history, etc. They may have to undergo further , such as the following:
Electronystagmography (ENG) or Videonystamography (VNG).
- Purpose: Check one’s eye movement in various settings
- Equipment used: ENG uses small electrodes near the eyes, while VNG uses an infrared camera.
Rotary Chair Test
- Purpose: Check for inner ear and brain disorders or response to head movements needed for daily activities.
- Equipment used: Electrodes near the eyes and a moving computerized chair.
Computerized Dynamic Visual Acuity Test (DVA)
- Purpose: Checks brain compensation for a client’s possible vestibular issues and how it affects their daily activities.
- Equipment used: Monitor with letters or a printed-out Snellen Chart.
Computerized Dynamic Posturography (CDP)
- Purpose: Checks the function of three sensory inputs - vestibular, somatosensory, and vision - used to maintain one’s center of gravity.
- Equipment used: Sensors, moving walls, and a moving platform.
Aside from the four mentioned above, other vestibular tests a client may undergo are the Subjective Visual Vertical Test, VEMP, VHIT, SVV, and SVH.
Printable Vestibular Test
Download this Vestibular Test and evaluate your client’s dizziness and balance issues.
How Does this Vestibular Function Test Work?
Step One. Prepare the Vestibular Function Test Template
Search for “Vestibular Test” in Carepatron’s template library and download a copy or access it through Carepatron’s software platform.
Step Two. Fill in Pertinent Information
Aside from basic patient details like name and age. It’s best to fill out all possible sections to identify the probable causes of the patient’s concern.
Step Three. Give Your Notes a Second Look
There’s no harm in double-checking your patient’s answers and notes or observations, as sometimes, the tiniest details can aid in formulating an accurate diagnosis.
Step Four. Organize Further
Whether you decide to keep a digital or physical copy of your template, make it a habit to keep them in a single folder or tag. It’ll make it easier for you to refer to the gathered information and compile future supplementary tests.
Vestibular Test Example
Our vestibular test example is meant to guide you on how to do an initial vestibular system assessment and gather a patient’s details, symptoms, and personal and family medical history.
Download this Vestibular Test Example (Sample) here:
When to Use a Vestibular Test Template?
It is possible that you, the practitioner-in-charge, may consult fellow practitioners and have the client undergo multiple tests before formulating a case or treatment plan to manage or treat a vestibular system disorder. Before the process mentioned above, however, it’s recommended that you begin with the basics.
To aid you, we’ve produced a vestibular test template that can guide you during the initial assessment. To make the most out of the template prepared, consider and remember the following:
- Your client must be new, or it is their first time expressing concerns that can be symptoms of a vestibular system disorder.
- Information you will write down in the template is only for an initial assessment and data gathering. A final diagnosis and test results should be written on another document and attached to the template.
- The template can be used as the primary document practitioners involved in the case can refer to when testing or finalizing a treatment plan for the client.
Who is this Vestibular Test PDF for?
Those who will find these printable and editable vestibular test PDFs are the following doctors:
- Otolaryngologist: Most commonly known as an ear, nose, and throat doctor, an otolaryngologist is concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases related to the organs they specialize in. The vestibular system within the inner ear still falls under their specialties.
- Audiologists: They are hearing and balance specialists who assess and diagnose people with hearing and vestibular disorders.
- Otologist or Neurotologist: A more specialized otolaryngologist, this type of doctor focuses on the connection between the brain and the ear.
Aside from the practitioners mentioned above, the following practitioners can benefit from noting down their observations in the template as symptoms exhibited by a client may be treated or managed by assessing organs connected to the vestibular system:
- Brain specialists such as neurologists, otoneurologists, and neuro-ophthalmologists
- Eye specialists such as ophthalmologists and optometrists
- Other health care practitioners such as occupational therapists, osteopathic physicians, and physical therapists.
Why Use Vestibular Testing Software?
Utilizing a leading practice management software like Carepatron equips you with the means and tools to automate administrative tasks. With reduced time and physical and mental effort needed for these, all your focus can be placed on providing stellar patient care.
Carepatron has various templates, including the vestibular testing template, that you, fellow practitioners, and involved parties can access on any gadget anytime. Should you decide to keep them as digital notes, Carepatron, which has HIPAA-security measures set in place, doubles as a reliable and secure EHR for your notes at all times.
Aside from those, at Carepatron, you can schedule future appointments, conduct teleconsulting sessions, remind patients of their schedules, track payments, and keep a history of billing statements.
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Commonly asked questions
It’s helpful to diagnose both common and not-so-common vestibular system disorders. By assessing before doing additional, in-depth vestibular tests, one can identify which tests are needed and if the source is genetic, environmental, etc.
You can conduct a general vestibular test right after the patient shares their concerns and may follow up with other vestibular tests when necessary.
It depends on the kind of vestibular test. However, it consists mostly of the practitioner administrating the test, placing measurement devices near the patient’s eyes or near the ears, followed by several exercises or stimuli.
