Third-party disability in ongoing vestibular disorders through the lens of the ICF framework

Abstract

Objective: To identify presence and nature of Third-Party Disability experienced by Significant Others (SOs) of people with ongoing vestibular symptoms using the World Health Organisation International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (WHO-ICF) framework. Design: Qualitative semi-structured interviews were conducted and analysed by mapping transcripts to the WHO-ICF framework. Study sample: Ten SOs of people with ongoing vestibular symptoms were interviewed. Maximum variation sampling was used. Results: Data mapped to 5 codes in the body functions component of the ICF, highlighting psychological impact on the SO and a broad range of negative emotions; 28 codes in the acti..