Vestibular Function. Clinical and Practice Management

Description

Vestibular evaluation & testing is an important way for audiologists to expand their scope of clinical practice (and consequently, their revenues). However, few practitioners have both the clinical and
business knowledge to establish a successful balance disorders clinic. This book provides the fundamental clinical information AuDs need for managing the dizzy patient along with essential tips for running a financially sound business.

The first edition of this book was praised for its brief and understandable explanations of measuring, evaluating, and treating the vestibular system. This new edition follows the same format but with
expanded sections on basic sciences and specific disorders, as well as a new section on falls prevention.

Contents

Chapter 1: The Need for Balance Centers
Chapter 2: Function and Dysfunction of the Vestibular System
Chapter 3: Screening Tests for Vestibular Dysfunction
Chapter 4: Establishing, Equipping, and Operating the Balance Clinic
Chapter 5: Vestibular Evaluation
Chapter 6: Treatment of Vestibular Dysfunction
Chapter 7: Prevention of Falls
Chapter 8: Staffing Needs of the Balance Clinic
Chapter 9: Marketing and Financial Aspects
Appendices
Appendix A: Clinical Practice Guidelines: Benign Paroxysmal Positional Vertigo
Appendix B: Dizziness Handicap Inventory
Appendix C: Motion Sensitivity Quotient
Appendix D: Rehabilitation Exercises
Appendix E: Sample of Newsletter to Physicians
Appendix F: Referral Slip That Can Be Sent to Potential Referring Physicians
Appendix G: Samples of Newspaper Advertisements
Appendix H: Elder Fall Prevention Act of 2003