What does this research mean for the field?

High social deprivation is associated with higher hospitalization rates for vestibular disease in France. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.CONFIRMATORY. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

What question did this study set out to answer?

The aim is to assess hospital service usage by patients with vestibular disease in France and how it correlates with social factors.

March 12, 2026Open Access

Hospital services utilisation of patients with vestibular disease in France: a retrospective nationwide study using electronic hospital health records

Key Points

The aim is to assess hospital service usage by patients with vestibular disease in France and how it correlates with social factors.
Retrospective analysis of electronic hospital health records
Examination of hospital admission rates across France
Comparison of rates relative to social deprivation levels
High social deprivation linked to increased hospitalisation rates
Significant regional differences in hospital admissions for vestibular disease observed
Need for enhanced awareness and training about vestibular disease highlighted

Abstract

High social deprivation was independently associated with higher hospitalisation rates. We show considerable regional variations of hospital admissions for VDB in France. Awareness and training efforts for VDB must be increased.

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