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However, there is a limited understanding of the impact of MD on significant others (SOs).<jats:bold>Purpose:<\/jats:bold>The current study\n was aimed at identifying how the SOs of patients with MD respond to different aspects of the impact of the disorder on health and life (i.e., psychological aspects, activities, participation, and positive aspects).<jats:bold>Research Design:<\/jats:bold>The study employed a cross-sectional survey design.<jats:bold>Study\n Sample:<\/jats:bold>The study sample was 186 SOs of patients with MD who were recruited through Finnish M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Federation.<jats:bold>Data Collection and Analysis:<\/jats:bold>Participants completed a 25-item structured questionnaire focusing on different aspects of the impact of the disorder\n on health and life, and also provided some demographic information. Data were analyzed using Kruskal\u2010Wallis test, Pearson\u2019s correlation, and <jats:italic>K<\/jats:italic>-means cluster analysis techniques.<jats:bold>Results:<\/jats:bold>Examination of response patterns suggests that the disorder had, on average, a\n marginal effect on SOs\u2019 psychological aspects, activities, and participation as the SOs generally focused on complaints. Interestingly, SOs reported some positive consequences as a result of their partners\u2019 condition. The results show a limited association between SOs\u2019 demographic\n variables and response patterns. The Pearson\u2019s correlation suggested a strong association between the subscales psychological aspects, activity limitations, and participation restrictions. Also, a weak negative correlation was observed among positive aspects and participation restrictions.\n The cluster analysis resulted in three clusters, namely, (1) \u201cnonengaged,\u201d (2) \u201csupportive,\u201d and (3) \u201cconcerned.\u201d<jats:bold>Conclusions:<\/jats:bold>The current study results identify that the SOs\u2019 reaction to patients\u2019 condition varies and this may be from coping\n with victimization. Although the impact of MD on SOs is limited, some of the SOs may have more severe consequences and may require rehabilitation. The information gathered about SOs\u2019 coping and adjustment in this study can also help while developing management and\/or rehabilitation plan\n for people with MD.<\/jats:p>","DOI":"10.3766\/jaaa.16166","type":"journal-article","created":{"date-parts":[[2017,6,21]],"date-time":"2017-06-21T14:48:21Z","timestamp":1498056501000},"page":"63-72","source":"Crossref","is-referenced-by-count":4,"title":["Impact of M\u00e9ni\u00e8re\u2019s Disease on Significant Others\u2019 Health and Lives"],"prefix":"10.3766","volume":"29","author":[{"given":"Vinaya","family":"Manchaiah","sequence":"first","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Ilmari","family":"Pyykk\u0151","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Hilla","family":"Levo","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]},{"given":"Erna","family":"Kentala","sequence":"additional","affiliation":[],"role":[{"role":"author","vocabulary":"crossref"}]}],"member":"2087","container-title":["Journal of the American Academy of Audiology"],"original-title":[],"language":"en","link":[{"URL":"https:\/\/www.ingentaconnect.com\/content\/aaa\/jaaa\/2018\/00000029\/00000001\/art00007","content-type":"unspecified","content-version":"vor","intended-application":"similarity-checking"}],"deposited":{"date-parts":[[2025,2,6]],"date-time":"2025-02-06T08:05:47Z","timestamp":1738829147000},"score":1,"resource":{"primary":{"URL":"https:\/\/www.ingentaconnect.com\/content\/10.3766\/jaaa.16166"}},"subtitle":[],"short-title":[],"issued":{"date-parts":[[2018,1,1]]},"references-count":0,"journal-issue":{"issue":"1","published-print":{"date-parts":[[2018,1,1]]}},"alternative-id":["1050-0545(20180101)29:1L.63;1-"],"URL":"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.3766\/jaaa.16166","relation":{},"ISSN":["1050-0545"],"issn-type":[{"type":"print","value":"1050-0545"}],"subject":[],"published":{"date-parts":[[2018,1,1]]}}}