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This phenomenological study explores patients’ lived experiences using convenience and snowball sampling followed by individual in-depth interviews. Findings describe a transformative journey from shock and confusion toward adaptation, renewed self-awareness, and coping strategies. 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It often leads to functional limitations, psychological distress, and fear of recurrence.  \nObjective: The purpose of this phenomenological study was to gain a deep understanding of the lived experiences of patients with BPPV.  \nMethods: Participants were initially recruited through convenience sampling at a BPPV specialist clinic, with additional participants identified via snowball sampling. Data were gathered through individual, in‐depth interviews.  \nFindings: A central theme,“Reconstructing meaning in the face of an unpredictable illness,” captured patients' transformative journey from shock and confusion to adaptation and renewed self‐awareness. Six themes emerged from data: “Shock and confusion from unexpected illness,”“Unbearable symptoms affecting daily life,” “Persistent anxiety about recurrence leading to emotional fatigue,”“Heightened health awareness following the illness experience,”“Disappointment with treatment support and efforts to seek alternatives independently,” and “Empathy from others and support from family as emotional anchors.”Conclusion: Patients with BPPV experienced fear and dread of recurrence, while simultaneously struggling to develop their own coping strategies to address unresolved questions and concerns. Recognizing this need can help identify areas requiring professional intervention. Although the symptoms and fears associated with BPPV may be underestimated due to the perceived mildness of the condition, the impact of BPPV on patients' overall well‐being is significant.  \nPatient and Public Contribution: Patients and the public were not directly involved in the design or conduct of this study. However, the research was grounded in the lived experiences of individuals with BPPV, whose narratives were central to shaping the research questions and analysis. Their perspectives provided valuable insights into the physical, emotional, and social impacts of BPPV, ensuring that the findings reflect issues most relevant to those affected and guiding potential directions for future patient‐centered nursing.  \n1 | Introduction  \nVertigo or dizziness, is one of the most common symptoms reported by individuals [1] . It is defined as the sensation that either oneself or the surrounding environment is moving, even when no actual movement occurs [2] . Among the various conditions that can cause dizziness, benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) was identified as the most prevalent  \ndiagnosis [1] . The exact cause of BPPV remains unknown [3], but it can be associated with factors, such as aging, head and neck trauma, ischemia, vestibular degeneration, and other ear disorders [4] . In 2024, the population of older adults in Korea, defined as those aged 65 years and older, was projected to be 9.93 million, accounting for 19.2% of the total population [5] . Because the proportion of older adults in Korea continues to  \nThis is an open access article under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits use, distribution and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.  \n© 2026 The Author(s) . Health Expectations published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.  \nHealth Expectations, 2026; 29:e70551 1 of 10  \n[https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70551](https://doi.org/10.1111/hex.70551)  \ngrow, we exp","cbCaibA0NnxOm2pB","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaibA0NnxOm2pB","pdf",403732,"English","# Abstract\n## Background\n## Objective\n## Methods\n## Findings\n## Conclusion\n## Patient and Public Contribution\n# Introduction","[{\"question\":\"What is the purpose of this phenomenological study on BPPV?\",\"answer\":\"The study aims to deeply understand the lived experiences of patients with benign paroxysmal positional vertigo, especially how fear of recurrence shapes their day-to-day coping.\"},{\"question\":\"How were study participants recruited and how was data collected?\",\"answer\":\"Participants were initially recruited through convenience sampling at a BPPV specialist clinic, with additional participants identified using snowball sampling. 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