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August 16, 2025

Anxiety and Depression in Adults With Vestibular Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

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CKC.H. KimMedical University of South CarolinaLMLauren R. McCrayMedical University of South CarolinaSNShaun A. NguyenMedical University of South Carolina

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Overview

Systematic review estimates anxiety and depression rates in vestibular disorders, implying significant comorbidity risks.

Key Points

  • Patients with vestibular disorders face higher anxiety rates of 31.4% compared to controls at 8.3%.
  • The meta-analysis included 85 studies with a total of 764,403 participants, showing concerning prevalence of depression at 28.3%.
  • Utilizing systematic review methods, data were gathered from multiple databases to enhance reliability of findings on mental health in vestibular patients.
  • Significant associations between Dizziness Handicap Inventory scores and anxiety/depression highlight the need for better management of comorbid conditions.

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Kim et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68a26d256226934df6fbfcc0https://doi.org/10.1002/lary.70055
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