Table 1.
Profiles of the patients with PPPD and healthy controls
| PPPD (n = 38) | Control (n = 38) | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (man/woman), | 12/26 | 12/26 | NSa |
| Age (years) | 48.6 ± 12 | 47.5 ± 13 | NSb |
| Duration (months) | 45.6 ± 69.9 | – | – |
| DHI | 37.2 ± 20.3 | 0 | p < 0.05b |
| BAI | 18.1 ± 8.4 | 3.6 ± 2.9 | p < 0.05b |
| BDI | 14.7 ± 7.2 | 1.5 ± 1.7 | p < 0.05b |
BAI: Beck Anxiety Inventory, BDI: Beck Depression Inventory, DHI: Dizziness Handicap Inventory, PPPD: persistent postural perceptual dizziness.
a
Pearson chi‐square test.
b
t Test, NS: not significant.