Publications by authors named "V Manchaiah"
Objective: To better understand the clinical phenotype of Ménière's disease (MD), we examined family history, thyroid disorder, migraine, and associated disorders in complaints of people living with MD.
Method: We designed the study as a retrospective and examined data gathered from 912 participants with MD. Their data were originally collected by the Finnish Ménière Federation (FMF).
Article Synopsis
- The study used automated language analysis techniques, specifically Meaning Extraction Method (MEM) and Principal Component Analysis (PCA), to uncover key themes from open-ended responses about hearing aid experiences from users.
- A total of 538 adult hearing aid users participated, providing insights into six main factors affecting their experiences, including life changes, social situations, and quality of life.
- The findings suggest that language analysis can deepen understanding of hearing aid user experiences, and future research should focus on improving these methods for better clinical applications.*
Article Synopsis
- - The study focused on examining dizziness and vertigo in patients with Ménière's disease (MD) through a retrospective survey involving 539 participants and a detailed online questionnaire assessing symptoms and quality of life.
- - Findings revealed that a significant portion of patients experience varying levels of dizziness: 46% had episodic vertigo, 6% had constant dizziness, and 31% experienced no dizziness or vertigo in the past two years, highlighting the varied impacts on their health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
- - Constant dizziness was linked to several challenges including cognitive problems, fatigue, and severe balance issues, with the study suggesting that different types of dizziness may require tailored treatment approaches to manage symptoms effectively, although optimal
Background: This study aimed to investigate whether Internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy intervention (ICBT) for individuals with tinnitus had an indirect effect on the third-party disability noticed by significant others (SOs).
Methods: Significant Others Questionnaire (CTSOQ). Individuals with tinnitus completed standardized self-reported outcome measures for tinnitus severity, anxiety, depression, insomnia, hearing-related quality of life, tinnitus cognitions, hearing disability, and hyperacusis.
Background: This study aimed to examine whether individuals with chronic tinnitus report more positive experiences following internet-based cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
Methods: A mixed-methods design was used, nested in clinical trials evaluating internet interventions for tinnitus. Participants ( = 164) completed online questionnaires (both structured and open-ended) providing demographic information as well as health variables (e.