Effectiveness of telemedicine consultations in the diagnosis and management of patients with vestibular disorders

To evaluate the clinical effectiveness and practical feasibility of telemedicine technologies in the management of patients with vestibular disorders. MATERIAL AND

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✦ The floor

Discussion

Signed responses from readers of the wire.

✦ Clinical Takeaway ✦

Results are too preliminary and limited in published detail to justify changing current vestibular assessment protocols; watch for the full data before adapting remote care pathways.

✦ Why It Matters ✦

As telemedicine expands in ENT and audiology, understanding its diagnostic accuracy for vestibular disorders helps clinics decide whether remote consultations can safely substitute or supplement in-person balance assessments.

✦ Key Points ✦

01Clinical study assessed telemedicine feasibility for vestibular disorder diagnosis and management.
02Published in Vestnik Otorinolaringologii (2026), a Russian-language ENT journal.
03Vestibular disorders typically require specialised physical examination, making remote assessment challenging.
04Findings may inform hybrid or remote care models for balance clinics.
05Evidence level and sample size are not detailed in the available abstract.

✦ Claims & Evidence ✦

ClaimEvidenceSupport

Telemedicine consultations are effective and feasible for diagnosing and managing patients with vestibular disorders.

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✦ Research metadata ✦

PMID: 42693980
DOI: 10.17116/otorino2026910416.
Journal: Vestnik Otorinolaringologii
Publication type: research_article
Evidence level: 4
Population: Patients with vestibular disorders
Intervention: Telemedicine consultations for diagnosis and management

Primary outcomes

Effectiveness of telemedicine in vestibular disorder diagnosis; Feasibility of remote management of vestibular patients

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