Conducting fukuda stepping test in a noisy clinic and the effects of sound

• Main Authors: Teh, Carren Sui Lin, Gima, Erica Anak, Mamat, Hani Binti, Lye, Meng Hon, Din, Sobani Bin, Prepageran, Narayanan
• Format: Article
• Published: Medknow Publications 2021
• Subjects: RF Otorhinolaryngology
• Online Access: http://eprints.um.edu.my/34892/

Context: The Fukuda stepping test (FST) is used to assess the labyrinthine function via the vestibulospinal reflex. The test is meant to be conducted in a quiet room, but in a busy clinic setting, it is often performed in the clinic itself, and individuals are exposed to environmental sounds. Aims:...