@article{ref1,
title="Motorist disorientation syndrome; clinical features and vestibular findings",
journal="Journal of vestibular research: equilibrium and orientation",
year="2023",
author="Ainsworth, Carolyn and Davies, Rosalyn and Colvin, Ian and Murdin, Louisa",
volume="ePub",
number="ePub",
pages="ePub-ePub",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Motorist Disorientation Syndrome (MDS) is a term used to describe patients who primarily experience symptoms of dizziness/disorientation whilst in a motor car [21]. There is uncertainty about the relevance of vestibular dysfunction and whether this disorder could instead be a visually induced dizziness (VV) or part of a functional disorder similar to Persistent postural perceptual dizziness (PPPD). <br><br>OBJECTIVE: We present the largest case-series to date of patients whose main complaint is of illusions of movement of self/vehicle when driving, characterising features of this group. <br><br>METHODS: 18 subjects underwent detailed clinical assessment including validated questionnaires. A subset of patients underwent vestibular function testing. <br><br>RESULTS: Mean onset age was 42 years, with no gender preponderance. Mean symptom duration was 6.39 years and was significantly longer in women. 50% reported moderate or severe handicap. Vestibular abnormalities were found in 60% of subjects tested. There was no significant difference in VSS total score between those with MDS and vestibular migraine (p = 0.154) with both having higher scores than healthy controls (p = 0.002, 0.000 respectively). <br><br>CONCLUSIONS: MDS represents consistent symptoms, with high symptom burden, comparable to vestibular migraine. Vestibular deficits were not a consistent feature and similarities to VV and PPPD exist.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0957-4271",
doi="10.3233/VES-220088",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.3233/VES-220088"
}