A study on the experience of dizziness in otolaryngology patients

Objectives This is a qualitative study that attempted to understand the essence of the phenomenon concerning the dizziness in otolaryngology patients and its implications for the experience. Methods Data collected using in-depth interviews and observation methods for six people, the phenomenological method suggested by Colaizzi was used to analyze the collected data. Results The research resulted four thematic groups and ten themes were derived. participants in the study reported the pain of unexpected dizziness, difficulty with daily activities, and worry about early dementia. despite experiencing the limitations of medical technology, with challenges in achieving complete cure even after visiting multiple hospitals for dizziness, the participants were found to be emotionally supported by family and cultural activities. However, a lack of awareness of dizziness in others and a lack of building social safety nets were shown to be barriers to health. Conclusions These findings should be used to better understand the phenomenon of dizziness in patients and to build social safety nets and raise awareness for these patients.