Table 1. Characteristics of patients and physiotherapists who were interviewed
PatientSexAge, yearsGeographical areaIntensity of vestibular symptomsaEducation levelNumber of online sessions completedLiving situation
PA01Female78Urban3 (low)Low1Lives alone
PA02Female71Urban12 (high)Low6Lives with partner
PA03Female55Urban19 (high)High6Lives alone
PA04Female67Urban18 (high)High6Lives with partner
PA05Female65Rural23 (high)High5Lives with partner
PA06Female74Rural7 (low)Medium1Lives with partner
PA07Male59Rural12 (high)High6Lives alone
PA08Female57Suburban5 (low)High6Lives with partner
PA09Female68Suburban14 (high)Medium6Lives with partner
PA10Female62Urban15 (high)High6Lives alone
PA11Male72Urban15 (high)Low6Lives alone
PA12Female62Urban5 (low)High6Lives with partner
PA13Male53Urban16 (high)High3Lives alone
PA14Female91Urban29 (high)Medium1Lives with partner
PhysiotherapistSexAge,yearsGeographical areaNumber of trial patients visited
PH15Male60Suburban5
PH16Female62Rural4
PH17Male60Suburban6
PH18Male30Urban9
PH19Female49Rural9
PH20Male27Urban16
PH21Female54Urban6
PH22Female35Suburban6
  • aVestibular symptoms measured by Vertigo Symptom Scale – Short Form. A score of 12 points or higher is defined as severe vestibular symptoms.