Arabic Version of the Home-Based Management Module for Visual Vertigo Rehabilitation (BAL EX MOBILE VIRTUAL ROOM: Home-Based Management for Visual Vertigo Rehabilitation)

摘要

Introduction: The Bal Ex Mobile Virtual Room new alternative treatment than can benefits of reducing logistic costs and hospital-based rehabilitation costs for balance disorder patients i.e visual vertigo. Visual vertigo is one of the common symptoms among vestibular disordered patients that is crucially in term management. Previous finding showed visual stimulation exercise is one of an optimum mode of treatment for visual vertigo patients. Based on the success of the original Malay language version, the module has been translated to Arabic in order to offer the same benefits to Arabic rural communities and those who are unable to afford the high cost of hospital-based rehabilitation.Objectives: To develop the Arabic language version of Bal Ex Mobile Virtual Room: Home-based training module for visual vertigo rehabilitation.Design: Forward translation methods were used for this translation.Material and Methods: The English version was translated into the Arabic language by a lecturer that is an expert-level user in both English and Arabic languages. The methodology involved four stages.Results: The Arabic version of Bal Ex Mobile Virtual Room was developed. This home-based module enables visual vertigo and vestibular disorder patients and survivors to continue their vestibular rehabilitation at home with minimal hospital follow-ups. This module is especially beneficial to those who are from rural areas or live far from hospitals.Conclusion: As a conclusion, we hope that this new invention will provide alternative and a better rehabilitative option for visual vertigo patients and their family members especially among the Arabic community. Further clinical validation study should be carried out in order to produce a better module that is adapted accordingly to the Arabic culture.