A study of the self-help techniques of people with Meniere′s disorder
10.3969/j.issn.1671-8348.2015.07.021
- VernacularTitle:梅尼埃病患者自我缓解症状方式的研究
- Author:
Yanan LIANG
;
Zuwang ZHANG
;
Hongyan CHEN
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Menière′s disorder;
self-help techniques;
benefits
- From:
Chongqing Medicine
2015;(7):924-926
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Objective Tdentify what techniques were used to relieve Menière′s disorder and benefits the subjects experienced use these self-help techniques in order to guide the clinical practice.Methods The data of Menière′s disorder patients treated in our hospital from January 2011 to December 2013 was collected.After random sampling,the questionnaire(the extensive questionnaire used included an open-ended question asking about the ways that each individual used to relieve their problems associated with Menière′s disorder)results were analysed use the qualitative analysis.Results Lifestyleaccounted for 58% of the self-help tech-nique responses.Among all the subthemes,increasing exercise in general was the most commonly listed method.Conclusion These techniques can be used as self-help methods for other individuals with Menière′s disorder to enhance their adaptation to the condi-tion.At the same time provide the basis for medical workers to guide patients.
