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Senter M, Clifford AM, Bhriain ON. Using theory knitting to conceptualize social phenomena in the design and evaluation of dance programs for people living with Parkinson's disease. EVALUATION AND PROGRAM PLANNING 2024; 104:102430. [PMID: 38581972 DOI: 10.1016/j.evalprogplan.2024.102430] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2022] [Revised: 03/30/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 04/08/2024]
Abstract
Dance programs for people living with Parkinson's disease (PwPD) offer participants an opportunity to exercise, engage in artistic self-expression, and form new relationships. While it is understood that the social dimension of dance programs for PwPD contributes to dancer satisfaction and program sustainability, the social mechanisms instrumental to program success are under-examined. Engaging with theory from wider disciplines, or "theory knitting" can help program designers and evaluators examine the mechanisms and contextual factors that make classes socially meaningful with greater detail and specificity. This study identified and examined three theoretical frameworks that program planners and evaluators could use to conceptualize social engagement in dance for PwPD contexts and inform practice. Each theory was assessed for fit using the T-CaST theory comparison and selection tool developed by Birken et al. (2018). As an example, we used anthropologist Victor Turner's (1970; 1977) theory of liminality and communitas to identify five key areas for fostering a sense of social connection in dance for PwPD contexts: (1) selecting a meaningful dance space (2) creating a joyous atmosphere (3) marking entrance into the liminal time and space with rituals (4) embodying liminality and anti-structure and (5) inverting power relations and embracing fluid roles.
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- Morgan Senter
- Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland.
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- School of Allied Health, Faculty of Education and Health Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland; Ageing Research Centre, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
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- Irish World Academy of Music and Dance, Faculty of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland; Health Research Institute, University of Limerick, Co. Limerick, Ireland
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Damianova M, Gancheva D, Gabrovski K, Karazapryanov P, Milenova Y, Popivanov ID, Minkin K. Is PDQ-39 a reliable measure of quality of life of patients at advanced stages of Parkinson's disease considered for Deep Brain Stimulation. Heliyon 2024; 10:e31325. [PMID: 38813175 PMCID: PMC11133834 DOI: 10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e31325] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/17/2023] [Revised: 05/07/2024] [Accepted: 05/14/2024] [Indexed: 05/31/2024] Open
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Purpose Parkinson's disease (PD) significantly impedes, especially at its advanced stages, the health-related quality of life (QoL) of patients. The Parkinson's disease questionnaire (PDQ-39) is a widely-used measure assessing the impact of the disease on the patients' QoL. To date, the reliability of PDQ-39 has not been selectively evaluated for patients at a particular delineated stage of the PD progression. Against this backdrop, the study aimed firstly to evaluate comprehensively the internal consistency reliability of PDQ-39 and the constituent scales specifically for patients at the advanced stages of PD who were candidates for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) surgery, and secondly, to compare the Cronbach's alpha coefficients with those reported in other studies conducted with patients across all stages of the PD progression. Methods The sample included 36 Bulgarian patients (29 men and 7 women) at advanced stages of PD (Hoehn and Yahr stage 4), PD duration, M = 11.06, SD = 3.50). The internal consistency reliability of the questionnaire and the constituent scales was assessed using three criteria: Cronbach's alpha coefficients, inter-item and item-total correlations. Results The internal consistency reliability indicators were satisfactory for the entire instrument and for most of the scales and similar to those reported in previous studies. None of the scales had low internal consistency reliability results across the three criteria. Except for the Communication scale, seven of the eight scales had Cronbach's alpha values that were satisfactory or marginally below the cut off score. All scales had acceptable inter-item correlations. Three of the scales (Emotional Well-Being, Cognition and Communication) contained more than one item with non-satisfactory item-total correlations. With minor exceptions, the removal of the items with low item-total correlations either did not improve or improved marginally or even decreased the Cronbach's alpha coefficients of the respective scale. The Communication scale was the only scale with a Cronbach's alpha coefficient that was both low and comparatively different to other studies and had as well low item-total correlations for all constituent items, thus showing non-satisfactory results on two of the three internal consistency reliability estimates. In contrast, the Mobility scale met all three internal consistency reliability criteria. Conclusion PDQ-39 is a reliable tool for assessing the QoL of patients at advanced stages of PD across multiple health-related domains. The questionnaire can be recommended for inclusion in the best practice guidelines for evaluating DBS candidacy and the efficacy of DBS treatment for patients' QoL.
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- Maria Damianova
- Neurosurgery Clinic, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment UMBAL “St. Ivan Rilski”, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Cognitive Science and Psychology, New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Neurosurgery Clinic, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment UMBAL “St. Ivan Rilski”, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Neurosurgery Clinic, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment UMBAL “St. Ivan Rilski”, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Neurosurgery Clinic, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment UMBAL “St. Ivan Rilski”, Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Department of Cognitive Science and Psychology, New Bulgarian University, Sofia, Bulgaria Sofia, Bulgaria
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- Neurosurgery Clinic, University Multiprofile Hospital for Active Treatment UMBAL “St. Ivan Rilski”, Sofia, Bulgaria
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Zhang X, Jin Y, Wang M, Ji C, Chen Z, Fan W, Rainer TH, Guan Q, Li Q. The impact of anxiety on gait impairments in Parkinson's disease: insights from sensor-based gait analysis. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2024; 21:68. [PMID: 38689288 PMCID: PMC11059709 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-024-01364-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2023] [Accepted: 04/22/2024] [Indexed: 05/02/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND Sensor-based gait analysis provides a robust quantitative tool for assessing gait impairments and their associated factors in Parkinson's disease (PD). Anxiety is observed to interfere with gait clinically, but this has been poorly investigated. Our purpose is to utilize gait analysis to uncover the effect of anxiety on gait in patients with PD. METHODS We enrolled 38 and 106 PD patients with and without anxiety, respectively. Gait parameters were quantitively examined and compared between two groups both in single-task (ST) and dual-task (DT) walking tests. Multiple linear regression was applied to evaluate whether anxiety independently contributed to gait impairments. RESULTS During ST, PD patients with anxiety presented significantly shorter stride length, lower gait velocity, longer stride time and stance time, longer stance phase, smaller toe-off (TO) and heel-strike (HS) angles than those without anxiety. While under DT status, the differences were diminished. Multiple linear regression analysis demonstrated that anxiety was an independent factor to a serials of gait parameters, particularly ST-TO (B = -2.599, (-4.82, -0.38)), ST-HS (B = -2.532, (-4.71, -0.35)), ST-TO-CV (B = 4.627, (1.71, 7.64)), ST-HS-CV(B = 4.597, (1.66, 7.53)), ST stance phase (B = 1.4, (0.22, 2.58)), and DT stance phase (B = 1.749, (0.56, 2.94)). CONCLUSION Our study discovered that anxiety has a significant impact on gait impairments in PD patients, especially exacerbating shuffling steps and prolonging stance phase. These findings highlight the importance of addressing anxiety in PD precision therapy to achieve better treatment outcomes.
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- Xiaodan Zhang
- Department of Neurology, Ningbo NO.2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China
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- Department of Clinical Laboratory, Ningbo NO.2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of General Surgery, Yinzhou NO.2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- School of Medicine, Shaoxing University, Shaoxing, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Ningbo NO.2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Ningbo NO.2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China
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- Department of Neurology, Ningbo NO.2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.
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- Department of Neurology, Ningbo NO.2 Hospital, Ningbo, Zhejiang Province, China.
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR, China.
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Micalos PS, Logan PA, Bramble M, Wong A. Prevalence and factors associated with mental health status in Parkinson's disease: Data from the 45 and Up Study. Aust J Rural Health 2024. [PMID: 38680061 DOI: 10.1111/ajr.13125] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/24/2023] [Revised: 02/12/2024] [Accepted: 04/04/2024] [Indexed: 05/01/2024] Open
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INTRODUCTION Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with a range of non-motor symptomologies such as anxiety and depression. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this research was to investigate the prevalence and factors associated with mental health status in persons with PD. DESIGN This retrospective data linkage study analysed a subset of data from the Sax Institute's 45 and Up Study based in the population of the state of New South Wales (NSW), Australia. Data was analysed between 2005-2009 of persons who self-identified with PD. Secure data access was provided through the Sax Institute's Secure Unified Research Environment (SURE). Participants were aged 45+ years of age and living in NSW, Australia. Regression analysis was performed on psychological distress (K10), previous diagnosis of anxiety, and/or depression, with independent variables for locality, demographic, health, medical, and sociocultural factors. FINDINGS A total of 1676 persons self-identified with PD from the 45 and Up Study Wave 1 baseline and were linked to the 2010 Social, Economic and Environmental Factors (SEEF) survey dataset. Mental health manifestations are common in PD with 29% and 32% reporting a previous medical diagnosis of anxiety and depression, respectively. Rural locality was associated with an increased likelihood of psychological distress, anxiety, and depression compared to metropolitan locality. DISCUSSION Mental health status in PD was associated with living in rural areas, medical service access, female gender, ageing, physical mobility, Australian born, social interactions, and in a coupled relationship. CONCLUSION Further research is required on the longitudinal impact of these associations on mental health in PD.
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- Peter S Micalos
- School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Port Macquarie, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Dentistry and Medical Sciences, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Services, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
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- School of Business, Charles Sturt University, Bathurst, New South Wales, Australia
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Kähkölä J, Katisko J, Lahtinen M. Deep Brain Stimulation of Subthalamic Nucleus Improves Quality of Life in General and Mental Health Domains in Parkinson's Disease to the Level of the General Population. Neuromodulation 2024; 27:520-527. [PMID: 37086220 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurom.2023.03.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/17/2022] [Revised: 02/24/2023] [Accepted: 03/16/2023] [Indexed: 04/23/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Parkinson's disease (PD) leads to significant impairment in quality of life (QoL) across various domains. Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) is known to improve motor and nonmotor symptoms in PD. The aim was to study whether STN-DBS could improve the QoL of patients with PD to the level of the general population, and to determine factors predicting better motor outcomes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The retrospective analysis included 43 patients who underwent either primary or revision STN-DBS. Patients filled out a general QoL questionnaire (RAND 36-item health survey) before and 12 months after surgery, and scores were compared with age- and sex-adjusted national population values. In addition, motor scores were calculated using Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale part 3 (UPDRS 3) with the best PD medication. Levodopa equivalent daily dose (LEDD) was also collected. Changes in the QoL were compared with operation age, disease duration, and preoperative QoL. RESULTS Preoperatively, patients had significantly impaired QoL in all subsections compared with that of the general population. The mean postoperative UPDRS 3 improvement was 50.0%, and reduction in LEDD was 69.0%. Statistically significant QoL improvements were found in Physical Function, Mental Health, Social Function, Vitality, and Role Physical 12 months postoperatively compared with baseline. The mean differences compared with a healthy population were not statistically significant in General Health, Mental Health, Vitality, and Role Emotional. Furthermore, disease duration was found to be negatively correlated with improvements in UPDRS 3 score, and worse preoperative QoL positively correlated with changes in Physical Function. CONCLUSIONS Patients experienced significant QoL improvements after STN-DBS. The General Health and Mental Health of patients were postoperatively most comparable with age- and sex-adjusted population values. Moreover, earlier stimulation predicted better motor improvements, which emphasizes the importance of earlier timing of STN-DBS surgery and minimizing loss of function at a critical disease stage.
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- Johannes Kähkölä
- Oulu Research Group of Advanced Surgical Technologies and Physics, Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Research Unit of Clinical Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Oulu Research Group of Advanced Surgical Technologies and Physics, Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Neurocenter, Oulu University Hospital, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Research Unit of Clinical Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland
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- Oulu Research Group of Advanced Surgical Technologies and Physics, Medical Research Center, Oulu University Hospital, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Neurocenter, Oulu University Hospital, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland; Research Unit of Clinical Medicine, University of Oulu, Oulu, Finland.
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Amin RM, Phillips JJ, Humbert AT, Cholerton BA, Short VD, Smith MJ, Zabetian CP, Mata IF, Kelly VE. Associations between baseline cognitive status and motor outcomes after treadmill training in people with Parkinson's disease: a pilot study. Disabil Rehabil 2024; 46:1082-1091. [PMID: 37010072 PMCID: PMC10545807 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2023.2189318] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/06/2022] [Revised: 01/27/2023] [Accepted: 03/05/2023] [Indexed: 04/04/2023]
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PURPOSE To determine the effect of baseline cognition on gait outcomes after a treadmill training program for people with Parkinson's disease (PD). METHODS This pilot clinical trial involved people with PD who were classified as having no cognitive impairment (PD-NCI) or mild cognitive impairment (PD-MCI). Baseline executive function and memory were assessed. The intervention was a 10-week gait training program (twice-weekly treadmill sessions), with structured speed and distance progression and verbal cues for gait quality. Response to intervention was assessed by gait speed measured after week 2 (short-term) and week 10 (long-term). RESULTS Participants (n = 19; 12 PD-NCI, 7 PD-MCI) had a mean (standard deviation) age of 66.5 (6.3) years, disease duration of 8.8 (6.3) years, and MDS-UPDRS III score of 21.3 (10.7). Gait speed increased at short-term and long-term assessments. The response did not differ between PD-NCI and PD-MCI groups; however, better baseline memory performance and milder PD motor severity were independently associated with greater improvements in gait speed in unadjusted and adjusted models. CONCLUSIONS These findings suggest that memory impairments and more severe motor involvement can influence the response to gait rehabilitation in PD and highlight the need for treatments optimized for people with greater cognitive and motor impairment.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONCognitive deficits in Parkinson's disease (PD) could impact motor learning and gait rehabilitation, yet little is known about the effects of cognitive impairments on the response to rehabilitation in people with PD.This study demonstrates that the response to gait rehabilitation did not differ between people with PD who had no cognitive impairment and those with mild cognitive impairment.Across all participants, better baseline memory was associated with greater improvements in gait speed.Rehabilitation professionals should be mindful of PD severity, as those with more substantial memory and motor impairments may require additional dosing or support to maximize gait training benefits.
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- Raima M. Amin
- Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Department of Pathology, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, CA, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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- Veterans Affairs Puget Sound Health Care System, Seattle, WA, USA
- Department of Neurology, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
- Lerner Research Institute, Genomic Medicine, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA
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Roper A, Pacas Fronza G, Dobkin RD, Beaudreau SA, Mitchell LK, Pachana NA, Thangavelu K, Dissanayaka NN. A Systematic Review of Psychotherapy Approaches for Anxiety in Parkinson's Disease. Clin Gerontol 2024; 47:188-214. [PMID: 35634720 DOI: 10.1080/07317115.2022.2074814] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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OBJECTIVES Anxiety is common in Parkinson's disease (PD), negatively impacting daily functioning and quality of life in PD patients and their families. This systematic review evaluates the effectiveness of different psychotherapeutic approaches for reducing anxiety in PD and provides recommendations for clinical practise. METHODS Following PRISMA guidelines, 36 studies were included and risk of bias was evaluated. RESULTS We identified cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based therapies, acceptance and commitment therapy, and psychodrama psychotherapies. There is good evidence-base for anxiety reduction using CBT approaches, but with mixed results for mindfulness-based therapies. Other therapeutic approaches were under researched. Most randomized control trials examined anxiety as a secondary measure. There was a paucity of interventions for anxiety subtypes. Secondarily, studies revealed the consistent exclusion of PD patients with cognitive concerns, an importance of care partner involvement, and a growing interest in remote delivery of psychotherapy interventions. CONCLUSIONS Person-centered anxiety interventions tailored for PD patients, including those with cognitive concerns, and trials exploring modalities other than CBT, warrant future investigations. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS Practitioners should consider PD-specific anxiety symptoms and cognitive concerns when treating anxiety. Key distinctions between therapeutic modalities, therapy settings and delivery methods should guide treatment planning.
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- Amy Roper
- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- Department of Psychiatry, Rutgers University, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School, Piscataway, New Jersey, USA
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Sierra Pacific Mental Illness Research, Education, and Clinical Centers (MIRECC), Palo Alto Veterans Administration Health Care System & Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Stanford University School of Medicine, Stanford, California, USA
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- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
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- UQ Centre for Clinical Research, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- School of Psychology, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia
- Department of Neurology, Royal Brisbane & Women's Hospital, Brisbane, Australia
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Subramanian I, Pushparatnam K, McDaniels B, Mathur S, Post B, Schrag A. Delivering the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease- setting the stage with hope and compassion. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2024; 118:105926. [PMID: 38129230 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2023.105926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
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- Indu Subramanian
- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Parkinson's Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center (PADRECC), Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior, Department of Neurology, Center of Expertise for Parkinson & Movement Disorders, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK.
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Heimrich KG, Schönenberg A, Prell T. Social deprivation and exclusion in Parkinson's disease: a cross-sectional and longitudinal study. BMJ Open 2023; 13:e074618. [PMID: 38159947 PMCID: PMC11150781 DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-074618] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2023] [Accepted: 12/11/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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OBJECTIVE To describe prevalence and associated factors of social deprivation in people with Parkinson's disease (PwPD). DESIGN Cross-sectional and longitudinal cohort study. SETTING Data were taken from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE), a multidisciplinary, cross-national and longitudinal research project. PARTICIPANTS Community-dwelling adults from waves 5 (2013, n=66 188) and 6 (2015, n=68 186) of the SHARE dataset. After longitudinal analyses, participants in wave 5 can be retrospectively divided into the following three subgroups: PwPD at wave 5 (n=559), people newly reported PD from wave 5 to wave 6 (prodromal PD; n=215) and people without PD (n=46 737). OUTCOME MEASURES The prevalence and associated factors of social deprivation in PD, its impact on quality of life (QoL) and its onset within the course of PD. RESULTS PwPD had higher indices for material and social deprivation than non-PD participants, and 20% of PwPD were at risk of social exclusion. Social deprivation alone accounted for 35% and material deprivation for 21% of QoL variance and remained significant predictors of QoL after adjustment for cofactors. Social deprivation and risk of social exclusion were already increased in people with prodromal PD, and accordingly preceded PD diagnosis in wave 6. CONCLUSIONS For the treatment of PD, we should consider the impact of social deprivation and exclusion on QoL and their association with mental and physical functioning. However, the relevance of social deprivation as a prodromal phenomenon requires further investigation.
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- Department of Geriatrics, University Hospital Halle, Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
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- Department of Geriatrics, University Hospital Halle, Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Germany
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Carroll SJ, Dale MJ, Bail K. "Out and proud…. in all your shaking glory" the wellbeing impact of a dance program with public dance performance for people with Parkinson's disease: a qualitative study. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:3272-3283. [PMID: 36111837 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2122598] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Revised: 08/26/2022] [Accepted: 09/04/2022] [Indexed: 11/03/2022]
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PURPOSE To explore if and how Parkinson's disease dance class participation and public performance contributes to perceptions of wellbeing. MATERIALS AND METHODS A qualitative design using audio-recorded one-on-one semi-structured interviews with five class participants and three teachers/volunteers from two metropolitan Dance for Wellbeing class locations. Data were inductively thematically analysed by three researchers. RESULTS Five themes illustrated the experience of dance class and performance for people with Parkinson's Disease: 1) 'the enabling learning environment'; 2) 'physical benefits from class participation; 3) 'mental/psychological benefits from class participation'; 4) 'social benefits from class participation; 5) 'sense of self and life engagement from class participation'. Themes 4 and 5 in particular were considered to be 'magnified by public performance', providing an opportunity for solidarity within the group and a supportive avenue for "coming out" and living publicly with the PD diagnosis. CONCLUSION Dance performance magnifies health and wellbeing experiences of people with Parkinson's disease when part of an enabling, inclusive and emotionally and physically safe learning dance class environment. Elements of holistic benefits, as well as the fun and playful nature of the experience may be important elements to consider for motivation, recruitment and retention in this population.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONRehabilitation professionals should consider the use of dance class as an art-based activity that has a holistic therapeutic benefit.Flexible and fun environments are constructive for dancers to sustain attendance and interest.Rehabilitation professionals can be cognisant of the impact of public dance performance as 'coming out' with Parkinson's Disease.
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- Health Research Institute, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australia
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- School of Nursing, Midwifery and Public Health, and Ageing Research Group, University of Canberra, Bruce, Australia
- Canberra Health Services & ACT Health, SYNERGY Nursing & Midwifery Research Centre, Canberra Hospital, Canberra, Australia
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Delnoij DMJ, Derks M, Koolen L, Shekary S, Suitela J. Using Patient Blogs on Social Media to Assess the Content Validity of Patient-Reported Outcome Measures: Qualitative Analysis of Patient-Written Blogs. JMIR Form Res 2023; 7:e43210. [PMID: 37505797 PMCID: PMC10422175 DOI: 10.2196/43210] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2022] [Revised: 05/02/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/29/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are questionnaires that measure patient outcomes related to quality of life, health, and functioning, and are increasingly used to assess important outcomes from the patient's perspective. For PROMs to contribute to better health and better care, it is vital that their content validity be adequate. This requires patient involvement in various steps of PROM development. PROM developers not only recognize the benefits of patient involvement but also report difficulties in recruiting patients and experience patient involvement as time-consuming, logistically challenging, and expensive. OBJECTIVE This study seeks to explore different strategies for disclosing the experiential knowledge of patients, namely through analyzing patient stories on the web and social media. The research questions are as follows: (1) how do bloggers living with a disease experience their health-related quality of life? (2) How are these experiences reflected in the domains and items of PROMs related to their disease? METHODS First, a qualitative analysis of blogs written by patients was performed. Second, subthemes and underlying codes resulting from this qualitative analysis were systematically compared with the domains and items in PROMs for the respective diseases that the bloggers write about. Blogs were identified via the Google search engine between December 2019 and May 2021. RESULTS Bloggers describe a wide range of experiences regarding their physical functioning and health; mental well-being; social network and support; daily life, education, work, and leisure; coping; and self-management. Bloggers also write about their positive and negative experiences with health care delivery, the organization of health care, and health care professionals. In general, patients' experiences as described in blogs were reflected in the domains and items of the PROMs related to their disease. However, except for diabetes mellitus, in all the sets of PROMs, potentially missing topics could be identified. Similarly, with the exception of Parkinson disease, all PROMs address issues that patients did not write about in their blogs and that might therefore be redundant. CONCLUSIONS Web-based patient stories in the form of blogs reveal how people living with a certain disease experience their health-related quality of life. These stories enable analyses of patients' experiences that can be used to assess the content validity of PROMs. This can be a useful step for researchers who are looking for sets of measuring instruments that match their purposes.
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- Diana M J Delnoij
- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
- National Health Care Institute (Zorginstituut Nederland), Diemen, Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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- Erasmus School of Health Policy & Management, Erasmus University Rotterdam, Rotterdam, Netherlands
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Zhang T, Yang R, Pan J, Huang S. Parkinson's Disease Related Depression and Anxiety: A 22-Year Bibliometric Analysis (2000-2022). Neuropsychiatr Dis Treat 2023; 19:1477-1489. [PMID: 37404573 PMCID: PMC10317541 DOI: 10.2147/ndt.s403002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/11/2023] [Accepted: 06/14/2023] [Indexed: 07/06/2023] Open
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Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the common neurodegenerative diseases. Depression and anxiety are the most common psychiatric symptoms of PD. It is important to study the potential relationship between PD and depression or anxiety. Aim This study aimed to use bibliometrics to analyze the papers about parkinson's disease related depression and anxiety over the last 22 years, and to characterize the current status of research and predict future hotspots. Methods In the Web of Science Core Collection (WoSCC) from 2000 to 2022, documents are searched according to specific subject words. The selected literature was retrospectively analyzed and mapped using CiteSpace and Vosviewer software. We analyzed countries, institutions, journals, authors, references and keywords. Results A total of 7368 papers were included from 2000 to 2022, and the number of publications has shown an upward trend year by year. Movement Disorder is the journal with the highest number of publications (391 publications, 5.31%) and citations (30,549 times), with the United States (2055 publications, 27.9%) and the University of Toronto (158 publications) being the countries and institutions with the highest number of publications. The high-frequency keywords focused on "quality of life", "deep brain stimulation" and "non-motor symptoms". "Functional connectivity", "gut microbiota" and "inflammation" may be at the forefront of future research. Conclusion Parkinson's disease related depression and anxiety have been increasingly studied over the past 22 years. Functional connectivity, gut microbiota, and inflammation will be the subject of active research hotspots in the future, and these findings may provide new research ideas for researchers.
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- Tong Zhang
- Research and Development Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Research and Development Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Research and Development Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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- Research and Development Center of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Guang’anmen Hospital, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, Beijing, People’s Republic of China
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Prell T, Schönenberg A, Heimrich KG. The impact of loneliness on quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease: results from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe. Front Med (Lausanne) 2023; 10:1183289. [PMID: 37425329 PMCID: PMC10326722 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2023.1183289] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/09/2023] [Accepted: 06/05/2023] [Indexed: 07/11/2023] Open
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Background Loneliness is a growing issue for public health in an aging society. However, there is a lack of research on loneliness in people with Parkinson's disease (PwPD). Methods We analyzed cross-sectional and longitudinal data from wave 5 (N = 559 PwPD) and 6 (N = 442 PwPD) from the Survey of Health, Ageing and Retirement in Europe (SHARE). Loneliness was assessed using the three-item version of the Revised UCLA Loneliness Scale. Descriptive statistics, group comparisons, multiple linear regressions, and generalized estimating equation analysis were performed to explore loneliness prevalence, its relationship with other factors, and its impact on Quality of Life (QoL) in PwPD. Results Depending on the used cut-off, the prevalence of loneliness in PwPD ranged from 24.1 to 53.8%. These prevalences were higher compared to people without PD. Loneliness was mainly linked to decreased functional abilities, weaker grip strength, more symptoms of depression, and country of residence. Loneliness was also associated with current QoL and predicts future QoL in PwPD, highlighting its impact on well-being. Conclusion Addressing loneliness could potentially improve QoL for PwPD, making it a modifiable risk factor that clinicians and policy-makers should consider.
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- Tino Prell
- Department of Geriatrics, Halle University Hospital, Halle, Germany
- Department of Neurology, Jena University Hospital, Jena, Germany
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Jin ZH, Wang YX, Meng DT, Qin Y, Duan YN, Fang JP, Wang RD, Liu YJ, Liu C, Wang P, Yan HJ, Zhen Y, An X, Chen KK, Yu X, Lyu D, Yan XY, Fang BY. Intermittent theta-burst stimulation combined with physical therapy as an optimal rehabilitation in Parkinson's disease: study protocol for a randomised, double-blind, controlled trial. Trials 2023; 24:410. [PMID: 37328845 DOI: 10.1186/s13063-023-07425-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Accepted: 06/02/2023] [Indexed: 06/18/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND First-line rehabilitative strategies to improve motor deficits are based on functional training (physical or occupational therapy), which has been demonstrated to facilitate neural reorganisation. Accumulating evidence suggests that non-invasive brain stimulation techniques, such as repetitive TMS (rTMS), may enhance neuroplasticity, thereby facilitating neural reorganisation and recovery from Parkinson's disease. Evidence also shows that intermittent theta-burst stimulation (iTBS) can improve motor function and quality of life in patients by promoting the excitability and neural remodelling of cerebral cortex. We aimed to combine iTBS stimulation with physiotherapy to improve the rehabilitation effect compared to physiotherapy alone in patients with Parkinson's disease. METHODS This randomised, double-blind clinical trial will enrol 50 Parkinson's disease patients aged 45-70 years with Hoehn and Yahr scale scores of 1-3. Patients are randomly assigned to either the iTBS + physiotherapy or sham-iTBS + physiotherapy group. The trial consists of a 2-week double-blind treatment period and a 24-week follow-up period. iTBS and sham-iTBS will be administered twice daily for 10 days based on physiotherapy. The primary outcome will be the third part of Movement Disorders-Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS III) from the baseline to the first 2 days following completion hospitalised intervention. The secondary outcome will be 39-item Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) at 4 weeks, 12 weeks and 24 weeks after intervention. Tertiary outcomes are clinical evaluations and mechanism study outcomes such as NMSS, 6MWD, 10MT, TUG, BBS, MRI, and EEG, the length of time between the drug needs to be adjusted when symptoms fluctuate. DISCUSSION The aim of this study is to demonstrate that iTBS can promote overall function and quality of life in Parkinson's disease patients using physiotherapy and that this efficacy may be associated with altered neuroplasticity in exercise-related brain regions. The iTBS combined with physiotherapy training model will be evaluated during a 6-month follow-up period. With significant improvement in quality of life and motor function, iTBS combined with physiotherapy can be considered as a first-line rehabilitation option for Parkinson's disease. The potential of iTBS to enhance neuroplasticity in the brain should have a more positive impact in increasing the generality and efficiency of physiotherapy, improving the quality of life and overall functional status of patients with Parkinson's disease. TRIAL REGISTRATION Chinese Clinical Trial Registry ChiCTR2200056581. Registered on 8 February 2022.
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- Zhao-Hui Jin
- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Capital Medical University, Beijing, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China
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- Peking University Clinical Research Institute, Peking University First Hospital, Beijing, China
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- Parkinson Medical Center, Beijing Rehabilitation Hospital, Capital Medical University, Badachu, Xixiazhuang, Shijingshan District, Bejing, 100144, China.
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Lorenzo-García P, Núñez de Arenas-Arroyo S, Cavero-Redondo I, Guzmán-Pavón MJ, Priego-Jiménez S, Álvarez-Bueno C. Physical Exercise Interventions on Quality of Life in Parkinson Disease: A Network Meta-analysis. J Neurol Phys Ther 2023; 47:64-74. [PMID: 36730998 DOI: 10.1097/npt.0000000000000414] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE Physical exercise is considered an effective intervention for maintaining or improving quality of life (QoL) in patients with Parkinson disease (PD), but there is no evidence showing which type of physical exercise intervention has more positive effects. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize the evidence regarding the effectiveness of exercise interventions on improving QoL in patients with PD, comparing different types of exercise interventions. METHODS A literature search was conducted through January 2022. The methodological quality of the trials was assessed using the Cochrane risk of bias tool RoB2. For the meta-analysis, physical exercise interventions were classified into 5 training categories: resistance, endurance, alternative exercises, dance, and sensorimotor interventions. A standard meta-analysis and network meta-analysis were carried out to evaluate the efficacy of the different types of physical exercise interventions. RESULTS The search retrieved 2451 studies, 48 of which were included in this network meta-analysis with a total of 2977 patients with PD. The indirect effects of the network meta-analysis showed positive results for alternative exercises (-0.46; 95% confidence interval [CI]: -0.76, -0.16), dance (-0.63; 95% CI: -1.08, -0.17), and sensorimotor interventions (-0.23; 95% CI: -0.40, -0.07) versus control comparisons. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS More research is needed to determine the types of physical exercise interventions that are most beneficial and for which conditions of the disease they have the most positive effects.Video Abstract available for more insights from the authors (see the Video, Supplemental Digital Content 1, http://links.lww.com/JNPT/A398 ).
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- Patricia Lorenzo-García
- Health and Social Research Center, Universidad de Castilla La Mancha, Cuenca, Spain (P.L.-G., S.N.d.A.-A., C.Á.-B.); Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Autónoma de Chile, Talca, Chile (I.C.-R.) Universidad Politécnica y Artística del Paraguay, Asunción, Paraguay (C.Á.-B.); Faculty of Physiotherapy and Nursing, Universidad de Castilla-La Mancha, Toledo, Spain (M.J.G.-P.); and Hospital Virgen de la Luz, Hermandad de Donantes de Sangre, Cuenca, Spain (S.P.-J.)
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Perepezko KM, Gallo JJ, Pontone GM, Hinkle JT, Mills KA. Association of caregiver strain with the trajectory of quality of life in Parkinson's disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2023; 108:105292. [PMID: 36702071 PMCID: PMC9992162 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2023.105292] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/10/2022] [Revised: 01/08/2023] [Accepted: 01/16/2023] [Indexed: 01/24/2023]
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We aimed to identify caregiver characteristics associated with the trajectory of quality of life (QoL) in Parkinson's disease (PD). We fit a growth mixture model to longitudinal data from the Parkinson Foundation Parkinson's Outcomes Project (POP) to identify the heterogeneity of QOL trajectories in PD. We then used multinomial logistic regression to model baseline factors that predicted class membership. Baseline growth models were fit to QOL scores measured over 4 disease duration time points. A random intercept and slope model was determined to best fit the data. Next, growth mixture models (1, 2, 3, 4, and 5-class) were fit with covariates (Hoehn & Yahr, sex, and depression) and a three-class model was found to provide the best fit. Class 1 (problematic class (10.0%)) represented individuals with poor QOL at baseline and minor improvement over time. Class 2 (moderate class (32.6%)) represented individuals with moderate QOL at baseline with slight worsening over time. Class 3 (favorable class (56.9%)) represented individuals with good QOL at baseline and slight worsening over time. Multinomial regression revealed that lower caregiver strain, better mobility, and better verbal fluency at baseline predicted membership in the favorable compared to the moderate class. Worse mobility and younger age predicted membership in the problematic compared to the moderate class. While previous studies have reported on the association between mobility and cognition, the novel finding of an association between caregiver strain and PD QOL trajectory suggests caregiver strain is important to measure and address in future research and practice.
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- Kate M Perepezko
- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States.
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States; Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Medical Scientist Training Program, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States; Solomon H. Snyder Department of Neuroscience, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States
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- Department of Neurology, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, United States; Parkinson's and Movement Disorder Center of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, United States
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The Role of α-Synuclein in the Regulation of Serotonin System: Physiological and Pathological Features. Biomedicines 2023; 11:biomedicines11020541. [PMID: 36831077 PMCID: PMC9953742 DOI: 10.3390/biomedicines11020541] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/20/2022] [Revised: 01/30/2023] [Accepted: 02/09/2023] [Indexed: 02/16/2023] Open
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In patients affected by Parkinson's disease (PD), up to 50% of them experience cognitive changes, and psychiatric disturbances, such as anxiety and depression, often precede the onset of motor symptoms and have a negative impact on their quality of life. Pathologically, PD is characterized by the loss of dopamine (DA) neurons in the substantia nigra pars compacta (SNc) and the presence of intracellular inclusions, called Lewy bodies and Lewy neurites, composed mostly of α-synuclein (α-Syn). Much of PD research has focused on the role of α-Syn aggregates in the degeneration of SNc DA neurons due to the impact of striatal DA deficits on classical motor phenotypes. However, abundant Lewy pathology is also found in other brain regions including the midbrain raphe nuclei, which may contribute to non-motor symptoms. Indeed, dysfunction of the serotonergic (5-HT) system, which regulates mood and emotional pathways, occurs during the premotor phase of PD. However, little is known about the functional consequences of α-Syn inclusions in this neuronal population other than DA neurons. Here, we provide an overview of the current knowledge of α-Syn and its role in regulating the 5-HT function in health and disease. Understanding the relative contributions to α-Syn-linked alterations in the 5-HT system may provide a basis for identifying PD patients at risk for developing depression and could lead to a more targeted therapeutic approach.
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Alashram AR, Annino G, Romagnoli C, Raju M, Padua E. Proprioceptive Focal Stimulation (Equistasi ®) for gait and postural balance rehabilitation in patients with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review. Proc Inst Mech Eng H 2023; 237:179-189. [PMID: 36515387 DOI: 10.1177/09544119221141945] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/15/2022]
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Gait and postural deficits are the most common impairments in patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD). These impairments often reduce patients' quality of life. Equistasi® is a wearable proprioceptive stabilizer that converts body thermic energy into mechanical vibration. No systematic reviews have been published investigating the influences of Equistasi® on gait and postural control in patients with PD. This review aimed to examine the effects of proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi®) on gait deficits and postural instability in patients with PD. PubMed, Scopus, PEDro, REHABDATA, web of science, CHAINAL, EMBASE, and MEDLINE were searched from inception to July 2021. The methodological quality of the selected studies was evaluated using the Physiotherapy Evidence Database (PEDro) scale. Five studies met the eligibility criteria. The scores on the PEDro scale ranged from 3 to 8, with a median score of 8. The results showed evidence for the benefits of the proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi®) on gait and postural stability in individuals with PD. Proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi®) appears to be safe and well-tolerated in patients with PD. Proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi®) may improve gait ability and postural stability in patients with PD. Further high-quality studies with long-term follow-ups are strongly needed to clarify the long-term effects of proprioceptive focal stimulation (Equistasi®) in patients with PD.
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- Anas R Alashram
- Department of Physiotherapy, Middle East University, Amman, Jordan.,Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Medicine Systems, University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Rome, Italy
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- Sport Engineering Lab, Department Industrial Engineering, University of Rome "Tor Vergata," Rome, Italy.,Science and Culture of Well-being and Lifestyle, "Alma Mater" University, Bologna, Italy
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- Clinical/Experimental Neuroscience and Psychology, Department of Neuroscience Umane, University of Sapienza, Rome, Italy
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- Department of Human Sciences and Promotion of the Quality of Life, San Raffaele Roma Open University, Rome, Italy
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Eccles FJR, Sowter N, Spokes T, Zarotti N, Simpson J. Stigma, self-compassion, and psychological distress among people with Parkinson's. Disabil Rehabil 2023; 45:425-433. [PMID: 35171069 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2037743] [Citation(s) in RCA: 15] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023]
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PURPOSE People with Parkinson's disease (hereafter Parkinson's) can experience stigma through the attitudes and actions of others (enacted stigma) and through anticipation of enacted stigma and internalisation of negative stereotypes (felt stigma). Self-compassion may protect against the impact of stigma. This study aimed to investigate the relationships between self-compassion, stigma, and psychological distress among people with Parkinson's. METHODS A total of 130 people with Parkinson's completed questionnaires measuring self-compassion, enacted and felt stigma, and depression, anxiety, and stress. Correlation, mediation, and moderation models were used to investigate relationships between variables. RESULTS All variables correlated significantly in the expected directions. Felt stigma mediated the relationship between self-compassion and the three outcome variables - depression, anxiety, and stress. Self-compassion did not moderate the relationship between enacted stigma and distress and suggested enacted stigma was associated with distress, regardless of levels of self-compassion. CONCLUSIONS Self-compassion and both enacted and felt stigma are important predictors of distress for people with Parkinson's. Part of the relationship between lower self-compassion and psychological distress appears to occur via the internalisation of stigma. These findings may be relevant to the development of individualised and societal interventions with the aim of improving the psychological wellbeing of people with Parkinson's.Implications for rehabilitationSelf-compassion was associated with lower levels of psychological distress (i.e., depression, anxiety, and stress) and self-stigma partially mediated this relationship.Self-compassion did not moderate the relationship between enacted stigma and psychological distress, suggesting enacted stigma increases distress, regardless of self-compassion.The development and assessment of the effectiveness of compassion-focused interventions tailored for people with Parkinson's may be important as well as systemic stigma focused interventions.
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- Fiona J R Eccles
- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Bali Beginnings Addiction Treatment Centre, Sanur, Indonesia
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- Department of Clinical Psychology, University of East Anglia, Norwich Research Park, Norwich, UK
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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Choi SM, Cho SH, Choe Y, Kim BC. Clinical determinants of apathy and its impact on health-related quality of life in early Parkinson disease. Medicine (Baltimore) 2023; 102:e32674. [PMID: 36637959 PMCID: PMC9839259 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000032674] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/14/2023] Open
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Apathy is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson disease (PD) that can affect the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients and caregivers. This study aimed to investigate the clinical determinants of apathy and its impact on HRQoL in patients with early PD. We enrolled 324 patients with early PD with modified Hoehn-Yahr stages 1 to 3 and a disease duration ≤5 years. Demographic information was obtained, and motor and non-motor symptoms were evaluated with relevant scales. Apathy was present in 110 of 324 (33.9%) patients. Compared with patients with non-apathetic PD, those with apathetic PD had significantly higher modified Hoehn-Yahr stage, Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale-II (UPDRS-II) score, Non-Motor Symptoms Scale (NMSS) total score, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) score, and Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-8 (PDQ-8) score. Clinical variables independently associated with the Apathy Evaluation Scale (AES) score were NMSS domain 3 score and BDI score. The univariate regression analysis revealed that the PDQ-8 score was significantly associated with age; disease duration; formal education duration; and UPDRS-III, UPDRS-II, NMSS total, Mini-Mental Status Examination, BDI, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and AES scores. Independent predictors of the PDQ-8 score in the multivariate regression analysis were UPDRS-III, UPDRS-II, NMSS total, NMSS domain 3, Beck Anxiety Inventory, and AES scores. In the present study, apathy was an independent predictor of HRQoL in patients with early PD. Therefore, identifying and managing apathy could help improve HRQoL in patients with early PD.
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- Seong-Min Choi
- Department of Neurology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, South Korea
- Department of Neurology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea
- National Research Center for Dementia, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, South Korea
- Department of Neurology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea
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- Department of Neurology, Chonnam National University Hospital, Gwangju, South Korea
- Department of Neurology, Chonnam National University Medical School, Gwangju, South Korea
- National Research Center for Dementia, Gwangju, South Korea
- * Correspondence: Byeong C. Kim, Department of Neurology, Chonnam National University Medical School, 42 Jebong-ro, Dong-gu, Gwangju 58128, South Korea (e-mail: )
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Perepezko K, Hinkle JT, Forbes EJ, Pontone GM, Mills KA, Gallo JJ. The impact of caregiving on quality of life in Parkinson's disease: A systematic review. Int J Geriatr Psychiatry 2023; 38:e5870. [PMID: 36703272 PMCID: PMC10214089 DOI: 10.1002/gps.5870] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/10/2022] [Accepted: 01/09/2023] [Indexed: 01/15/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that can reduce quality of life (QOL). Previous research has explored patient specific factors that influence QOL; but understanding external factors that may also affect patient QOL, such as caregiver characteristics, can provide additional intervention targets that may improve QOL for both the person with PD and their caregiver. METHODS We conducted a systematic review of existing literature on caregiver factors that are related to QOL for the person with PD. We developed a tailored search strategy in six databases and performed a screening procedure according to PRISMA guidelines. We synthesized findings from articles that met inclusion criteria using a narrative approach and identified themes categorizing caregiver factors associated with PD QOL. RESULTS We found 32 full-text articles that fulfilled the inclusion criteria and passed the quality appraisal. Seven themes were identified, including: (1) burden, (2) strain, (3) QOL and satisfaction, (4) demographic factors, (5) psychological factors, (6) relationship factors, and (7) caregiver input. CONCLUSIONS Our review presents critical insights into the role of the caregiver in the QOL of a person with PD. Findings reveal several targets for intervention to improve QOL in this population.
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- Kate Perepezko
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, Maryland, USA
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Sanchez-Luengos I, Lucas-Jiménez O, Ojeda N, Peña J, Gómez-Esteban JC, Gómez-Beldarrain MÁ, Vázquez-Picón R, Foncea-Beti N, Ibarretxe-Bilbao N. Predictors of health-related quality of life in Parkinson's disease: the impact of overlap between health-related quality of life and clinical measures. Qual Life Res 2022; 31:3241-3252. [PMID: 35842497 PMCID: PMC9546987 DOI: 10.1007/s11136-022-03187-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Accepted: 06/28/2022] [Indexed: 12/01/2022]
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PURPOSE This study aimed to determine predictors of health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Parkinson's disease (PD) and to explore their predictive value before and after controlling overlapping items between HRQoL and clinical variables. METHODS One hundred and eight PD patients underwent motor, anxiety, depression, apathy, fatigue, and neurocognition assessment. HRQoL was assessed by the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39). In order to determine predictors of HRQoL in PD, stepwise multiple regression analyses were performed in two ways: before and after removing the emotional well-being dimension from PDQ-39 to control the overlap between depression and anxiety, and HRQoL. RESULTS HRQoL total index was predicted by anxiety, fatigue, motor symptoms, and depression, explaining 26.9%, 7.2%, 2.8%, and 1.9% of the variance. However, after removing overlapping items, HRQoL total index was predicted by fatigue (16.5%), anxiety (6.1%), motor symptoms (3.9%), and neurocognition (2.5%), but not depression. Regarding HRQoL dimensions, mobility and activities of daily living were predicted by fatigue (19.7% and 5%) and UPDRS-III (4% and 10.2%); emotional well-being by fatigue (7.9%); social support by anxiety (12.2%) and UPDRS-III (8.6%); communication by neurocognition (5.3%) and UPDRS-III (3.4%); cognition by anxiety (10.6%) and bodily discomfort by anxiety (23%) and fatigue (4.1%). CONCLUSION These findings showed the importance of identifying and controlling overlapping items of HRQoL and clinical measures to perform an accurate interpretation. HRQoL dimensions showed different predictors before and after controlling the overlap. Based on these results fatigue, anxiety, motor symptoms, and neurocognition, but not depression are the main predictors of HRQoL in PD patients.
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
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- Department of Neurology, Hospital of Galdakao, Galdakao-Usansolo, Spain
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Deusto, Bilbao, Spain
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Wieringa G, Dale M, Eccles FJR. Adjusting to living with Parkinson's disease; a meta-ethnography of qualitative research. Disabil Rehabil 2022; 44:6949-6968. [PMID: 34592863 DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2021.1981467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/13/2023]
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PURPOSE Parkinson's disease (PD) is a condition which causes significant difficulties in physical, cognitive and psychological domains. It is a progressive condition which people have to live with for a long time; consequently, there is a need to understand what contributes to individual adjustment. This review aimed to answer the question "how do individuals adjust to PD?" METHOD A systematic search of three databases (MEDLINE, CINAHL and PsycINFO) was carried out of papers documenting the adjustment process when living with PD and the findings were synthesised using a meta-ethnographic approach. RESULTS After exclusion based on eligibility criteria, 21 articles were included and were assessed for quality prior to analysing the data. Three main themes are proposed relating to the process of adjustment: "maintaining a coherent sense of self", "feeling in control" and "holding a positive mindset". Although many of the studies described challenges of living with PD, the results are dominated by the determination of individuals to self-manage their condition and maintain positive wellbeing. CONCLUSION The results highlight the need to empower patients to self-manage their illness, mitigating the effects of Parkinson's disease and supporting future wellbeing.IMPLICATIONS FOR REHABILITATIONIndividual identity disruption impacts on the self-value and sense of self coherence in individuals living with Parkinson's disease.Healthcare professionals should appreciate the complexity of the adjustment process which is related to the ability to maintain a coherent sense of self, to feel in control and to hold a positive mindset.Healthcare professionals should ensure information and knowledge related to self-management is tailored to an individual's understanding and experience of the disease.
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- Gina Wieringa
- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Division of Health Research, Furness College, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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- Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust, Mill Lodge, Leicestershire, UK
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- Faculty of Health and Medicine, Division of Health Research, Furness College, Lancaster University, Lancaster, UK
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Still A, Hale L, Jayakaran P. The inter-relationship between various non-motor symptoms and with habitual physical activity in Parkinsonism: a scoping review protocol. PHYSICAL THERAPY REVIEWS 2022. [DOI: 10.1080/10833196.2022.2133885] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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- Amanda Still
- Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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- Centre for Health, Activity, and Rehabilitation Research, School of Physiotherapy, University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
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Using former carers' expertise in peer support for carers of people with Parkinson's Disease. NPJ Parkinsons Dis 2022; 8:133. [PMID: 36243820 PMCID: PMC9569356 DOI: 10.1038/s41531-022-00381-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/11/2022] [Accepted: 08/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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Informal carers gain unique experience and knowledge when caring for a loved person. However, this knowledge often remains unused after their loved one with Parkinson’s disease (PD) has passed away. Hence, two opportunities are currently being missed: sharing this unique experience could support current informal carers and offer the bereaved former carers the option to continue to fulfil a meaningful role. This study aimed to identify the unmet needs of current carers, and to examine the interest, willingness and requirements of both current and former carers for peer-to-peer support. Data were collected from August 2020 to February 2021 through questionnaires examining (1) resources and needs for support; (2) topics for support and advice; and (3) preferences for peer-to-peer initiatives. Open questions were analyzed thematically, after open coding. In total, 141 current and 15 former informal carers participated. Current carers were mainly women (68%) and partner of a person with PD (86%). Former carers were mainly women (80%) who had cared for a partner or parent (53%; 47%) with PD. Almost half of the current carers expressed need for additional support in finding balance, changing relationships, and learning how to cope with lack of emotions and motivation. Half of the carers were positive about the opportunity to exchange experiences and knowledge with former carers. Willingness among former carers for providing peer-to-peer support was high (87%). In both groups, having a degree of commonality with peers was considered an essential requirement. These findings provide guidance for developing peer-to-peer support programs, incorporating former carers.
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Li T, Zou S, Zhang Z, Liu M, Liang Z. Efficacy of pramipexole on quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Neurol 2022; 22:320. [PMID: 36008796 PMCID: PMC9404654 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-022-02830-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/17/2022] [Accepted: 08/08/2022] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Quality of life (QoL) in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) is increasingly used as an efficacy outcome in clinical studies of PD to evaluate the impact of treatment from the patient's perspective. Studies demonstrating the treatment effect of pramipexole on QoL remain inconclusive. This study aims to evaluate the effect of pramipexole on QoL in patients with PD by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing clinical trials. METHODS A systematic literature search of PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library was performed from inception to 30 April 2022 to identify randomised, placebo-controlled trials of patients with idiopathic PD receiving pramipexole, who reported a change from baseline in their QoL as measured by the 39-item Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39). Risk of bias was independently assessed by two reviewers using the Cochrane Collaboration's tool for bias assessment. RESULTS Of 80 eligible articles screened, six trials consisting of at least 2000 patients with early or advanced PD were included. From the synthesis of all six selected trials, a significant mean change from baseline in the PDQ-39 total score of -2.49 (95% CI, -3.43 to -1.54; p < 0.0001) was observed with pramipexole compared with placebo. A trend toward improvement in QoL was consistently observed among patients who received optimal doses of pramipexole (≥ 80% of the study population on 1.5 mg dosage), regardless of disease severity (advanced versus early) or baseline QoL levels. CONCLUSION This meta-analysis provides evidence for the potential treatment benefit of pramipexole in improving QoL in patients with PD.
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- Tao Li
- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China.,Present Address: Information Centre, The Second Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China
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- Boehringer Ingelheim (China) Investment Co. Ltd, Shanghai, People's Republic of China.,Present Address: Medical Affairs, Biogen Biotechnology (Shanghai) Co. Ltd, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Boehringer Ingelheim (China) Investment Co. Ltd, Shanghai, People's Republic of China
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- Department of Neurology, First Affiliated Hospital of Dalian Medical University, Dalian, People's Republic of China.
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Kashif M, Ahmad A, Bandpei MAM, Farooq M, Iram H, e Fatima R. Systematic review of the application of virtual reality to improve balance, gait and motor function in patients with Parkinson's disease. Medicine (Baltimore) 2022; 101:e29212. [PMID: 35945738 PMCID: PMC9351924 DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000029212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/05/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Virtual reality (VR) is an advanced technique used in physical rehabilitation of neurological disorders, however the effects of VR on balance, gait, and motor function in people with Parkinson's (PD) are still debated. Therefore, the systematic review aimed to determine the role of VR on motor function, balance and gait in PD patients. METHODS A comprehensive search to identify similar randomised controlled trials was conducted targeting 5 databases including Web of Science, PubMed, CINHAL, Cochrane Library, and Physiotherapy Evidence Database. A total of 25 studies were found eligible for this systematic review, and the methodological assessment of the quality rating of the studies was accomplished using the physiotherapy evidence database scale by 2 authors. RESULTS Out of the 25 included studies, 14 studies reported on balance as the primary outcome, 9 studies were conducted to assess motor function, and 12 assessed gait as the primary outcome. Most studies used the Unified Parkinson disease rating scale UPDRS (part-III) for evaluating motor function and the Berg Balance Scale as primary outcome measure for assessing balance. A total of 24 trials were conducted in clinical settings, and only 1 study was home-based VR trainings. Out of 9 studies on motor function, 6 reported equal improvement of motor function as compared to other groups. In addition, VR groups also revealed superior results in improving static balance among patient with PD. CONCLUSION This systemic review found that the use of VR resulted in substantial improvements in balance, gait, and motor skills in patients with PD when compared to traditional physical therapy exercises or in combination with treatments other than physical therapy. Moreover, VR can be used as a supportive method for physical rehabilitation in patients of PD. However, the majority of published studies were of fair and good quality, suggesting a demand for high quality research in this area.
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- Muhammad Kashif
- University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
- Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad, Pakistan
- *Correspondence: Muhammad Kashif, University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore 4200, Pakistan (e-mail: )
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- University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
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- University Institute of Physical Therapy, Faculty of Allied Health Sciences, University of Lahore, Lahore, Pakistan
- Pediatric Neurorehabilitation Research Center, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Sciences, Tehran, Iran
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- Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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- Riphah College of Rehabilitation and Allied Health Sciences, Riphah International University, Faisalabad Campus, Faisalabad, Pakistan
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Scherbaum R, Moewius A, Oppermann J, Geritz J, Hansen C, Gold R, Maetzler W, Tönges L. Parkinson's disease multimodal complex treatment improves gait performance: an exploratory wearable digital device-supported study. J Neurol 2022; 269:6067-6085. [PMID: 35864214 PMCID: PMC9553759 DOI: 10.1007/s00415-022-11257-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2021] [Revised: 06/22/2022] [Accepted: 06/23/2022] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Wearable device-based parameters (DBP) objectively describe gait and balance impairment in Parkinson's disease (PD). We sought to investigate correlations between DBP of gait and balance and clinical scores, their respective changes throughout the inpatient multidisciplinary Parkinson's Disease Multimodal Complex Treatment (PD-MCT), and correlations between their changes. METHODS This exploratory observational study assessed 10 DBP and clinical scores at the start (T1) and end (T2) of a two-week PD-MCT of 25 PD in patients (mean age: 66.9 years, median HY stage: 2.5). Subjects performed four straight walking tasks under single- and dual-task conditions, and four balance tasks. RESULTS At T1, reduced gait velocity and larger sway area correlated with motor severity. Shorter strides during motor-motor dual-tasking correlated with motor complications. From T1 to T2, gait velocity improved, especially under dual-task conditions, stride length increased for motor-motor dual-tasking, and clinical scores measuring motor severity, balance, dexterity, executive functions, and motor complications changed favorably. Other gait parameters did not change significantly. Changes in motor complications, motor severity, and fear of falling correlated with changes in stride length, sway area, and measures of gait stability, respectively. CONCLUSION DBP of gait and balance reflect clinical scores, e.g., those of motor severity. PD-MCT significantly improves gait velocity and stride length and favorably affects additional DBP. Motor complications and fear of falling are factors that may influence the response to PD-MCT. A DBP-based assessment on admission to PD inpatient treatment could allow for more individualized therapy that can improve outcomes. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER AND DATE DRKS00020948 number, 30-Mar-2020, retrospectively registered.
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- Raphael Scherbaum
- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany.,Neurodegeneration Research, Protein Research Unit Ruhr (PURE), Ruhr University Bochum, 44801, Bochum, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Christian-Albrechts-University of Kiel, Kiel, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, St. Josef-Hospital, Ruhr University Bochum, 44791, Bochum, Germany. .,Neurodegeneration Research, Protein Research Unit Ruhr (PURE), Ruhr University Bochum, 44801, Bochum, Germany.
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Ma J, Dou K, Liu R, Liao Y, Yuan Z, Xie A. Associations of Sleep Disorders With Depressive Symptoms in Early and Prodromal Parkinson's Disease. Front Aging Neurosci 2022; 14:898149. [PMID: 35754965 PMCID: PMC9226450 DOI: 10.3389/fnagi.2022.898149] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/17/2022] [Accepted: 04/26/2022] [Indexed: 12/24/2022] Open
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Background Non-motor symptoms, including sleep disorders and depression, are common in Parkinson’s disease (PD). The purpose of our study is to explore the effect of sleep disorders, including the probable rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder (pRBD) and the daytime sleepiness, on depressive symptoms in patients with early and prodromal PD. Methods A total of 683 participants who obtained from the Parkinson Progression Markers Initiative (PPMI) were included, consisting of 423 individuals with early PD, 64 individuals with prodromal PD, and 196 healthy controls (HCs), who were followed up to 5 years from baseline. Multiple linear regression models and linear mixed-effects models were conducted to explore the relationship between sleep disorders and depression at baseline and longitudinally, respectively. Multiple linear regression models were used to further investigate the association between the change rates of daytime sleepiness score and depression-related score. Mediation analyses were also performed. Results At baseline analysis, individuals with early and prodromal PD, who had higher RBD screening questionnaire (RBDSQ) score, or who were considered as pRBD, or who manifested specific behaviors of RBD (things falling down when sleep or disturbance of sleep), showed significantly the higher score of depression-related questionnaires. Our 5-year follow-up study showed that sleep disorders, including pRBD and daytime sleepiness, were associated with the increased depressive-related score in individuals with early and prodromal PD. Interestingly, we also found that the increased possibilities of daytime sleepiness were associated with depressive-related score. Finally, mediation analysis demonstrated that the relationship between RBD and depressive symptoms was partially mediated by autonomic symptoms, such as postural hypertension, salivation, dysphagia, and constipation. Conclusion Our study shows that sleep disorders, including pRBD and daytime sleepiness, are associated with depression at baseline and longitudinally, which is partially mediated by the autonomic dysfunction in early and prodromal PD, with an implication that sleep management is of great value for disease surveillance.
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- Jiangnan Ma
- Departmentof Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Departmentof Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- Department of Intensive Care Unit, Affiliated Qingdao Municipal Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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- The Brain Science Center, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Departmentof Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China.,The Brain Science Center, Beijing Institute of Basic Medical Sciences, Beijing, China
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- Departmentof Neurology, Affiliated Hospital of Qingdao University, Qingdao, China
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Allen NE, Canning CG, Almeida LRS, Bloem BR, Keus SH, Löfgren N, Nieuwboer A, Verheyden GS, Yamato TP, Sherrington C. Interventions for preventing falls in Parkinson's disease. Cochrane Database Syst Rev 2022; 6:CD011574. [PMID: 35665915 PMCID: PMC9169540 DOI: 10.1002/14651858.cd011574.pub2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Most people with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience at least one fall during the course of their disease. Several interventions designed to reduce falls have been studied. An up-to-date synthesis of evidence for interventions to reduce falls in people with PD will assist with informed decisions regarding fall-prevention interventions for people with PD. OBJECTIVES To assess the effects of interventions designed to reduce falls in people with PD. SEARCH METHODS CENTRAL, MEDLINE, Embase, four other databases and two trials registers were searched on 16 July 2020, together with reference checking, citation searching and contact with study authors to identify additional studies. We also conducted a top-up search on 13 October 2021. SELECTION CRITERIA We included randomised controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions that aimed to reduce falls in people with PD and reported the effect on falls. We excluded interventions that aimed to reduce falls due to syncope. DATA COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS We used standard Cochrane Review procedures. Primary outcomes were rate of falls and number of people who fell at least once. Secondary outcomes were the number of people sustaining one or more fall-related fractures, quality of life, adverse events and economic outcomes. The certainty of the evidence was assessed using GRADE. MAIN RESULTS This review includes 32 studies with 3370 participants randomised. We included 25 studies of exercise interventions (2700 participants), three studies of medication interventions (242 participants), one study of fall-prevention education (53 participants) and three studies of exercise plus education (375 participants). Overall, participants in the exercise trials and the exercise plus education trials had mild to moderate PD, while participants in the medication trials included those with more advanced disease. All studies had a high or unclear risk of bias in one or more items. Illustrative risks demonstrating the absolute impact of each intervention are presented in the summary of findings tables. Twelve studies compared exercise (all types) with a control intervention (an intervention not thought to reduce falls, such as usual care or sham exercise) in people with mild to moderate PD. Exercise probably reduces the rate of falls by 26% (rate ratio (RaR) 0.74, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.63 to 0.87; 1456 participants, 12 studies; moderate-certainty evidence). Exercise probably slightly reduces the number of people experiencing one or more falls by 10% (risk ratio (RR) 0.90, 95% CI 0.80 to 1.00; 932 participants, 9 studies; moderate-certainty evidence). We are uncertain whether exercise makes little or no difference to the number of people experiencing one or more fall-related fractures (RR 0.57, 95% CI 0.28 to 1.17; 989 participants, 5 studies; very low-certainty evidence). Exercise may slightly improve health-related quality of life immediately following the intervention (standardised mean difference (SMD) -0.17, 95% CI -0.36 to 0.01; 951 participants, 5 studies; low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain whether exercise has an effect on adverse events or whether exercise is a cost-effective intervention for fall prevention. Three studies trialled a cholinesterase inhibitor (rivastigmine or donepezil). Cholinesterase inhibitors may reduce the rate of falls by 50% (RaR 0.50, 95% CI 0.44 to 0.58; 229 participants, 3 studies; low-certainty evidence). However, we are uncertain if this medication makes little or no difference to the number of people experiencing one or more falls (RR 1.01, 95% CI 0.90 to 1.14230 participants, 3 studies) and to health-related quality of life (EQ5D Thermometer mean difference (MD) 3.00, 95% CI -3.06 to 9.06; very low-certainty evidence). Cholinesterase inhibitors may increase the rate of non fall-related adverse events by 60% (RaR 1.60, 95% CI 1.28 to 2.01; 175 participants, 2 studies; low-certainty evidence). Most adverse events were mild and transient in nature. No data was available regarding the cost-effectiveness of medication for fall prevention. We are uncertain of the effect of education compared to a control intervention on the number of people who fell at least once (RR 10.89, 95% CI 1.26 to 94.03; 53 participants, 1 study; very low-certainty evidence), and no data were available for the other outcomes of interest for this comparisonWe are also uncertain (very low-certainty evidence) whether exercise combined with education makes little or no difference to the number of falls (RaR 0.46, 95% CI 0.12 to 1.85; 320 participants, 2 studies), the number of people sustaining fall-related fractures (RR 1.45, 95% CI 0.40 to 5.32,320 participants, 2 studies), or health-related quality of life (PDQ39 MD 0.05, 95% CI -3.12 to 3.23, 305 participants, 2 studies). Exercise plus education may make little or no difference to the number of people experiencing one or more falls (RR 0.89, 95% CI 0.75 to 1.07; 352 participants, 3 studies; low-certainty evidence). We are uncertain whether exercise combined with education has an effect on adverse events or is a cost-effective intervention for fall prevention. AUTHORS' CONCLUSIONS: Exercise interventions probably reduce the rate of falls, and probably slightly reduce the number of people falling in people with mild to moderate PD. Cholinesterase inhibitors may reduce the rate of falls, but we are uncertain if they have an effect on the number of people falling. The decision to use these medications needs to be balanced against the risk of non fall-related adverse events, though these adverse events were predominantly mild or transient in nature. Further research in the form of large, high-quality RCTs are required to determine the relative impact of different types of exercise and different levels of supervision on falls, and how this could be influenced by disease severity. Further work is also needed to increase the certainty of the effects of medication and further explore falls prevention education interventions both delivered alone and in combination with exercise.
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- Natalie E Allen
- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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- Movement Disorders and Parkinson's Disease Clinic, Roberto Santos General Hospital, Salvador, Brazil
- Motor Behavior and Neurorehabilitation Research Group, Bahiana School of Medicine and Public Health, Salvador, Brazil
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- Raboud University Medical Centre; Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behaviour; Department of Neurology, Centre of Expertise for Parkinson & Movement Disorders, Nijmegen, Netherlands
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- Department of Neurology, Radboud University Nijmegen Medical Center, Nijmegen, Netherlands
- Quality and Improvement, OLVG, Amsterdam, Netherlands
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- Sydney School of Health Sciences, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
- Division of Physiotherapy, Department of Neurobiology, Care Sciences and Society, Karolinska Institutet, Huddinge, Sweden
- Department of Women's and Children's Health, Physiotherapy, Uppsala University, Uppsala, Sweden
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- Department of Rehabilitation Sciences, KU Leuven, Leuven, Belgium
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- Masters and Doctoral Programs in Physical Therapy, Universidade Cidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Institute for Musculoskeletal Health, School of Public Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health, The University of Sydney, Sydney, Australia
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Wang LL, Sun CJ, Wang Y, Zhan TT, Yuan J, Niu CY, Yang J, Huang S, Cheng L. Effects of dance therapy on non-motor symptoms in patients with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging Clin Exp Res 2022; 34:1201-1208. [PMID: 35091970 DOI: 10.1007/s40520-021-02030-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/11/2021] [Accepted: 11/09/2021] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parkinson's disease (PD) represents the second most common neurodegenerative disease. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the effects of dance therapy (DT) aimed at improving non-motor symptoms in PD. METHODS Studies were performed through PubMed, Web of Science, The Cochrane Library, Embase, and Science Direct from inception to October 27, 2021. The data were screened independently by two reviewers, and the quality of the papers was assessed using the Cochrane manual. The included studies were randomized controlled trials and quasi-randomized controlled trials, reporting random-effects standardized mean differences, and 95% confidence intervals as the effect size. I2 statistics were used to assess heterogeneity. The main outcomes included the Montreal Cognitive Assessment Scale (MOCA), Baker Depression Scale (BDI), Parkinson's Fatigue Scale (FPS-16), and Apathy Scale (AS). RevMan 5.3 software was integrated for meta-analysis. RESULTS Nine literatures were analyzed for the meta-analysis with a total of 307 patients. Random effects showed that DT significantly improved cognitive of PD (MD = 1.50, 95% CI [0.52, 2.48], P = 0.0003; I2 = 51%). However, this meta-analysis demonstrated that dance therapy had no significance for improving depression (MD = - 1.33, 95% CI [- 4.11, 1.45], P = 0.35; I2 = 79%), fatigue (MD = 0.26, 95% CI [- 0.31, 0.83], P = 0.37; I2 = 0%), and apathy (MD = 0.07, 95% CI [- 2.55, 2.69], P = 0.96; I2 = 50%). CONCLUSION The meta-analysis suggests that dance can improve cognitive function in PD.
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- Li-Li Wang
- School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 103 Meishan Street, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 103 Meishan Street, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 103 Meishan Street, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- Department of Brain Center, The First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 117 Meishan Street, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China.
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- School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 103 Meishan Street, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 103 Meishan Street, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 103 Meishan Street, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- School of Nursing, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 103 Meishan Street, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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- School of Humanities and International Educational Exchange, Anhui University of Chinese Medicine, No. 103 Meishan Street, Hefei, 230031, Anhui, China
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Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Impact on Life Quality in a Cohort of Russian Patients with Parkinson’s Disease I-III H&Y Stage. PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2022; 2022:1571801. [PMID: 35529475 PMCID: PMC9072049 DOI: 10.1155/2022/1571801] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2021] [Revised: 03/27/2022] [Accepted: 04/09/2022] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Background There are still no clearly proven methods to slow down or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease (PD). Thus, improving the quality of life (QoL) of patients with PD becomes of primary importance. Autonomic dysfunction and its symptoms are known to worsen the quality of life in PD, but the degree of this influence is underinvestigated. Particularly, impacts of the separate significant gastrointestinal symptoms, such as dyspepsia, constipation, and abdominal pain, in PD should be more precisely evaluated with the help of specific scales. Objective To assess the impacts of gastrointestinal dysfunction and its symptoms on PD patient's QoL using PDQ-39. Methods 111 PD patients in the I-III Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) stage were enrolled in the study. The following scales were applied: UPDRS III, PDQ-39, GSRS, GDSS, MMSE, BDI, STAI-S, and STAI-T. Results The linear regression model showed that the PDQ-39 SI depended on summary assessments GSRS-SI (β = 0.333, p < 0.001), BDI (β = 0.463, p < 0.001), and UPDRS III (β = 0.163, p < 0.05). The use of the stepwise method, adding GSRS-SI and UPDRS III scores to the BDI predictor, improved the model (R2 increased from 0.454 to 0.574). The investigation of GSRS domain's influence revealed that PDQ-39 SI had a significant correlation with almost all of them, but the regression analysis showed significant QoL impacts of only two factors: constipation and abdominal pain (β = 0.288, p < 0.01 and β = 0.243, p < 0.05 accordingly). Conclusions Our results suggest a considerable negative influence of depression and gastrointestinal dysfunction (especially constipation and abdominal pain) on QoL of patients with PD. Their impact on QoL in patients with I-III H&Y stages of PD is more significant than that of motor symptoms. Therefore, the correction of depression and gastrointestinal dysfunction should be prioritized in PD therapy.
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Bevilacqua R, Benadduci M, Bonfigli AR, Riccardi GR, Melone G, La Forgia A, Macchiarulo N, Rossetti L, Marzorati M, Rizzo G, Di Bitonto P, Potenza A, Fiorini L, Cortellessa Loizzo FG, La Viola C, Cavallo F, Leone A, Rescio G, Caroppo A, Manni A, Cesta A, Cortellessa G, Fracasso F, Orlandini A, Umbrico A, Rossi L, Maranesi E. Dancing With Parkinson's Disease: The SI-ROBOTICS Study Protocol. Front Public Health 2022; 9:780098. [PMID: 34993171 PMCID: PMC8724049 DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.780098] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/15/2021] [Indexed: 11/26/2022] Open
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Introduction: Parkinson's disease (PD) is one of the most frequent causes of disability among older people, characterized by motor disorders, rigidity, and balance problems. Recently, dance has started to be considered an effective exercise for people with PD. In particular, Irish dancing, along with tango and different forms of modern dance, may be a valid strategy to motivate people with PD to perform physical activity. The present protocol aims to implement and evaluate a rehabilitation program based on a new system called “SI-ROBOTICS,” composed of multiple technological components, such as a social robotic platform embedded with an artificial vision setting, a dance-based game, environmental and wearable sensors, and an advanced AI reasoner module. Methods and Analysis: For this study, 20 patients with PD will be recruited. Sixteen therapy sessions of 50 min will be conducted (two training sessions per week, for 8 weeks), involving two patients at a time. Evaluation will be primarily focused on the acceptability of the SI-ROBOTICS system. Moreover, the analysis of the impact on the patients' functional status, gait, balance, fear of falling, cardio-respiratory performance, motor symptoms related to PD, and quality of life, will be considered as secondary outcomes. The trial will start in November 2021 and is expected to end by April 2022. Discussions: The study aims to propose and evaluate a new approach in PD rehabilitation, focused on the use of Irish dancing, together with a new technological system focused on helping the patient perform the dance steps and on collecting kinematic and performance parameters used both by the physiotherapist (for the evaluation and planning of the subsequent sessions) and by the system (to outline the levels of difficulty of the exercise). Ethics and Dissemination: The study was approved by the Ethics Committee of the IRCCS INRCA. It was recorded in ClinicalTrials.gov on the number NCT05005208. The study findings will be used for publication in peer-reviewed scientific journals and presentations in scientific meetings.
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- Innovation Lab, Innovation, Marketing and Technology, Exprivia S.p.A., Molfetta, Italy
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- Innovation Lab, Innovation, Marketing and Technology, Exprivia S.p.A., Molfetta, Italy
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- Innovation Lab, Innovation, Marketing and Technology, Exprivia S.p.A., Molfetta, Italy
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- Innovation Lab, Innovation, Marketing and Technology, Exprivia S.p.A., Molfetta, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Tecnologie Biomediche, Milan, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Tecnologie Biomediche, Milan, Italy
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- Dipartimento Ingegneria Industriale, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Firenze, Italy
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- Dipartimento Ingegneria Industriale, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Firenze, Italy.,Istituto di BioRobotica, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pontedera, Italy
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- Dipartimento Ingegneria Industriale, Università degli Studi di Firenze, Firenze, Italy.,Istituto di BioRobotica, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Pontedera, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e i Microsistemi, Lecce, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e i Microsistemi, Lecce, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e i Microsistemi, Lecce, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto per la Microelettronica e i Microsistemi, Lecce, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie della Cognizione, Rome, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie della Cognizione, Rome, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie della Cognizione, Rome, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie della Cognizione, Rome, Italy
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- Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, Istituto di Scienze e Tecnologie della Cognizione, Rome, Italy
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- Scientific Direction, IRCCS INRCA, Ancona, Italy
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Santana CAS, Dos Santos MM, de Campos AC. Interrelationships of Touch and Proprioception with Motor Impairments in Individuals with Cerebral Palsy: A Systematic Review. Percept Mot Skills 2022; 129:570-590. [PMID: 35452588 DOI: 10.1177/00315125221093904] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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Considering that somatosensory impairments may impact motor performance in individuals with cerebral palsy (CP), a better understanding of these relations is relevant to planning interventions. To synthesize research evidence to date on the interrelationships between the somatosensory functions of touch and proprioception with motor functions in persons with CP, we systematically searched Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO, and Medline databases for studies relating these variables that were published in English from the inception of these databases to November 2020. We targeted the following content categories in our literature search: (a) cerebral palsy; (b) sensory functions; (c) tactile functions; (d) proprioception functions; and (e) motor functions. The selection, data extraction, and methodological quality assessment of these studies were performed in duplicate. We retrieved and analyzed information regarding the studies' methodological approaches and synthesized results. The 11 studies that met our inclusion criteria showed that, in individuals with CP, impairments in tactile discrimination, proprioception, and stereognosis are related to motor functions in terms of overall manual ability, grip strength, postural control and locomotion. Thus, clinical practitioners should attend to somatosensory aspects of motor impairment in individuals with CP. More research is needed to clarify the direction of these associations.
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- Camila A S Santana
- Department of Physical Therapy, 67828Federal University of São Carlos, Brazil
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Zare M, Özdemir H, Tavşan MY, Tuna F, Süt N, Güler S, Kabayel DD. Effect of Activity-Based Training Versus Strengthening Exercises on Upper Extremity Functions in Parkinson's Patients; A Randomized Controlled, Single Blind, Superiority Trial. Clin Neurol Neurosurg 2022; 218:107261. [DOI: 10.1016/j.clineuro.2022.107261] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/12/2021] [Revised: 03/19/2022] [Accepted: 04/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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Zong Y, Hao C, Zhang Y, Wu S. Quality of life assessment after total knee arthroplasty in patients with Parkinson's disease. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2022; 23:230. [PMID: 35264128 PMCID: PMC8908622 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-022-05176-1] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/08/2021] [Accepted: 03/02/2022] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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Background The number of Parkinson’s patients (PD) undergoing total knee arthroplasty (TKA) is increasing. The purpose of the study was to characterize quality of life (QOL) outcomes for patients with coexisting PD and knee osteoarthritis (KOA) following TKA. Methods Patients with coexisting PD and KOA undergoing TKA between June 2014 and June 2020 were included. These patients were matched to controls with KOA alone by age, gender, basic social background information and Knee society score (KSS). The primary measure was to assess the QOL by the absolute changes in the EuroQOL5-Dimensions (EQ-5D), Pain and Disability Questionnaire (PDQ), and Patient Health Questionnaire-9(PHQ-9) at the last follow-up (LFU). Secondary measures were changes in QOL that exceeded the minimum clinically important difference value (MCID). Data on the health status and QOL of all patients were collected. Simple and multivariate regression analysis was used to evaluate the impact of PD on their QOL. Results Twelve KOA patients with PD were compared with 48 controls. Control patients experienced QOL improvement across all three measures:EQ-5D index (0.545–0.717, P < 0.01), PDQ (81.1–52.3, P < 0.01) and PHQ-9(8.22–5.91, P < 0.01) were significantly improved at the LFU; while in patients with PD, only PDQ (91.0–81.4, P = 0.03) slightly improved. There were significant differences in the improvement of QOL between PD patients and the control group through EQ-5D (0.531 vs.0.717, P < 0.01) and PDQ (81.4vs.52.3, P < 0.01) at the LFU. Conclusion TKA has no benefit of QOL beyond a slight improvement in pain-related disability in the KOA patients with PD.
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- Yaqi Zong
- Department of Orthopedics, Bao Di Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Bao Di Hospital, 8 Guangchuan Road, Baodi District, Tianjin, 301800, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Bao Di Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Bao Di Hospital, 8 Guangchuan Road, Baodi District, Tianjin, 301800, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Bao Di Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Bao Di Hospital, 8 Guangchuan Road, Baodi District, Tianjin, 301800, Tianjin, China
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- Department of Orthopedics, Bao Di Clinical College of Tianjin Medical University, Bao Di Hospital, 8 Guangchuan Road, Baodi District, Tianjin, 301800, Tianjin, China.
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Stathis P, Papadopoulos G. Evaluation and validation of a patient-reported quality-of-life questionnaire for Parkinson's disease. J Patient Rep Outcomes 2022; 6:17. [PMID: 35235090 PMCID: PMC8891413 DOI: 10.1186/s41687-022-00427-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/28/2021] [Accepted: 02/24/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022] Open
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Background Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic, progressive illness with a profound impact on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Disease-specific patient-reported HRQoL measures, such as PDQ-39 and its short version PDQ-8, are increasingly used in clinical practice to address the consequences of PD on everyday life. Due to limitations in the content, especially in non-motor symptoms and sleep disturbances of PDQ-8, PDQoL7, a 7-item, short-term, self-reported, PD-specific HRQoL questionnaire was developed. Methods A representative sample of 60 adults with idiopathic PD completed the PDQoL7 questionnaire and the existing validated PDQ-8 and EQ-5D-5L questionnaires (all in Greek). Results PDQoL7 summary index strongly correlated with PDQ-8 (rs = 0.833, P < 0.001) and EQ-5D-5L (rs = − 0.852, P < 0.001). The correlation between PDQoL7 and EQ-5D-5L was statistically significantly stronger compared to PDQ-8 and EQ-5D-5L (rs = − 0.852 vs rs = − 0.789 respectively, P < 0.001). The internal consistency of PDQoL7 was not affected by item deletion (positive item to total correlations: 0.29–0.63). No redundant items (with inter-item correlation coefficients greater than 0.80) were identified. Cronbach’s α for PDQoL7 was comparable to PDQ-8 (0.804 versus 0.799 respectively). As PDQoL7 had three-dimensional structure, omega coefficient analysis confirmed its reliability (omega total: 0.88; omega hierarchical: 0.58). Conclusions PDQoL7 is an acceptable, easy to use, valid and reliable tool for the determination of HRQoL in PD patients that is potentially more comprehensive than PDQ-8 based on the available evidence. PDQoL7 could allow for a more thorough evaluation of the impact of PD and contribute to guiding healthcare decisions. This will be confirmed in subsequent analysis on larger patient cohorts. Supplementary Information The online version contains supplementary material available at 10.1186/s41687-022-00427-0.
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- Pantelis Stathis
- Department of Neurology, Mediterraneo Hospital, 8-12 Ilias Street, 16675, Glyfada, Athens, Greece.
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- Department of Neurology, Mediterraneo Hospital, 8-12 Ilias Street, 16675, Glyfada, Athens, Greece
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Peyré-Tartaruga LA, Martinez FG, Zanardi APJ, Casal MZ, Donida RG, Delabary MS, Passos-Monteiro E, Coertjens M, Haas AN. Samba, deep water, and poles: a framework for exercise prescription in Parkinson's disease. SPORT SCIENCES FOR HEALTH 2022; 18:1119-1127. [PMID: 35194464 PMCID: PMC8853142 DOI: 10.1007/s11332-022-00894-4] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/09/2021] [Accepted: 12/29/2021] [Indexed: 11/07/2022]
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Parkinson's disease is a brain disorder that leads to tremor, slowness, muscle stiffness, and other movement disorders. The benefits of exercise for reducing disability in individuals with Parkinson’s disease are numerous. However, not much is known about the designing and prescription of exercise in neurodegenerative diseases. A brief review and indications for exercise prescription and evaluation are discussed throughout. In this scoping review, we specifically aimed to describe the applicability of walking tests (6-min/10-m) for the prescription of exercise in individuals with Parkinson’s disease and to propose training (undulating periodized) designs in three exercise modalities, Brazilian dance rhythms (Samba and Forró), deep-water exercises, and Nordic walking. These training models and evaluation methods may assist coaches and therapists in organizing exercise programs adequate to people with Parkinson’s disease, and are essential steps toward a comprehensive and more detailed understanding of the training loads in motor disorders and disease states.
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Walton L, Domellöf ME, Åström ÅN, Elowson Å, Neely AS. Digital Dance for People With Parkinson's Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Feasibility Study. Front Neurol 2022; 12:743432. [PMID: 35185746 PMCID: PMC8850348 DOI: 10.3389/fneur.2021.743432] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/17/2021] [Accepted: 12/24/2021] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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Background Dance as a treatment to support physical, cognitive and emotional functioning, has gained increased acceptance as a healthcare intervention for people with Parkinson's Disease (PD). The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has been far reaching with devastating effects for at-risk populations. To find alternative and safe treatment delivery options during the pandemic has been of utmost importance. The purpose of this mixed-methods study was to evaluate the feasibility and the experience of digital dance for people with PD (Dance for PD©) and to examine change in self-reported quality of life, psychological health, subjective cognitive complaints and mental fatigue. Methods 23 participants with PD (mean age 70) partook in 10-h weekly digital Dance for PD sessions. Feasibility outcome measures were assessed at post-test. Web-based questionnaires examining quality of life, subjective memory complaints, depression, anxiety and mental fatigue were administered at pre- and post-test. Moreover, nine participants partook in focus group discussions at post-test. Results The results showed an acceptable feasibility to home-based digital Dance for PD, where 86% of the dance classes were completed, only minor negative side effects were reported (i.e., sore joints), and all experienced the dance classes as motivating and safe to do at home. The majority also reported positive effects on mood and physical functioning. The results from the questionnaires showed significant improvements in depressive symptoms (p = 0.006) and quality of life (p < 0.001) at post-test. In the focus groups, participants indicated that digital dance was a beneficial and enjoyable activity with a strong added value during the COVID-19 pandemic. Nevertheless, they experienced that digital dance missed some important elements of live dance. Conclusions This study showed that digital Dance for PD is feasible and holds promise as a viable and safe method to keep people with PD dancing even when physical meetings are not possible. Beyond the pandemic, digital dance could be applied to a wide variety of patient groups including rural populations and patients for whom transportation may not be feasible for practical or financial reasons. Trial Registration Retrospectively registered at ClinicalTrials.gov on 25/06/2021 with the following registration number: NCT04942392.
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- Lois Walton
- Department of Social and Psychological Studies, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden
- *Correspondence: Lois Walton
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- Balettakademien Stockholm, Stockholm, Sweden
- Kognitiva Teamet Rehab, Stockholm, Sweden
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- Department of Social and Psychological Studies, Karlstad University, Karlstad, Sweden
- Engineering Psychology, Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden
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Relevance of Sociodemographics and Clinical Tests in Single- and Dual-Task Conditions as Gait Speed Predictors of Parkinson’s Disease. J Clin Med 2022; 11:jcm11030757. [PMID: 35160208 PMCID: PMC8837099 DOI: 10.3390/jcm11030757] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2021] [Revised: 01/15/2022] [Accepted: 01/27/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023] Open
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This cross-sectional study aimed to identify the patient characteristics and clinical test results that predict the functional gait speed of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD). The impact of dual tasks on gait in Parkinson’s disease (PD) reveals a lack of automaticity and increased cognitive demands. We explored which characteristics explained walking speed with and without dual-task interference and if they reflected the cognitive demands of the task. The preferred gait speed, stride length, and cadence were measured in individuals with PD through five conditions: single-task (ST) and visual, verbal, auditory, and motor dual-tasks (DTs). Sociodemographic and disease characteristics and the results from clinical tests such as the Dynamic Parkinson’s Disease Gait Scale (DYPAGS), Frontal Assessment Battery (FAB), and Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39), among others, were also recorded. Two models of multiple regression analysis were used to explore the predictive value of outcomes concerning speed. In Model I, clinical results were included, and in Model II, spatiotemporal variables were added to the significant predictors of Model I. Forty PD patients (aged 66.72 (7.5) years) completed the assessments. All the models generated were significant (p < 0.01). Models I and II accounted for 47% and 93% of the variance, respectively, in the single-task condition. A patient’s gender, prescribed medication (drugs), academic level, and Hoehn and Yahr (H&Y) stage, along with the FAB, DYPAGS, and PDQ-39 scores, were significant predictors of gait speed in Model I for the ST and DT conditions. In Model II, the H&Y stage and prescribed medication (drugs), along with the FAB and DYPAGS scores, remained significant predictors. This research found that sociodemographics, the patient’s stage disease, and their clinical test results contribute to their walking speed, highlighting the multifactorial nature of gait in demanding environments.
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Tulegenova AM, Dauletova G, Nakipov Z, Sarsenbayeva G, Dossybayeva G, Sadibekova Z, Raissova K, Turgambayeva A. Assessment of the Quality of Life and Living Conditions of the Rural Population of the Kazakhstan during the COVID-19 Pandemic. Open Access Maced J Med Sci 2022. [DOI: 10.3889/oamjms.2022.7879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/05/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND: Low availability of medical care and low level of comfort living in rural areas, underdeveloped infrastructure, and difficult working conditions lead to the deterioration of health of rural residents. Rural areas are characterized by less comfortable living conditions than in the city, which can affect health-related quality of life.
AIM: The purpose of this study was to assess the satisfaction of the population with the quality of life in rural areas as well as to study the quality of life of the rural population of the Republic of Kazakhstan related to health.
METHODS: This study was a one-stage cross-sectional study. Online questionnaire was asked by 411 local residents, of which only 302 were suitable for processing.
RESULTS: The results showed that almost a third of the respondents are unemployed (27.2%). In the course of the survey, respondents could subjectively assess their own health, for example, almost a third of respondents (35.76%) assess their health as “poor” and “below average.” At the same time, 18.21% of respondents are not satisfied with the quality of medical services provided in rural areas. The coefficients of correlation between the desire to move to the city and age, income level, family composition, marital status, and type of housing were established. The universal social functioning-36 index was 0.6 (±0.02) for women and 0.55 (±0.033) for men
CONCLUSIONS: We can say that the quality of life of the rural population remains quite low. This is evidenced by low income, high unemployment, and the problem of drinking water. Quarantine measures related to COVID-19 also had an impact on the increase in unemployment, however, during the quarantine, there is a deterioration in mental health indicators among men compared to women. The results of the study confirmed that the issue of accessibility of medical services remains very urgent for rural residents.
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James-Palmer AM, Daneault JF. Tele-yoga for the management of Parkinson disease: A safety and feasibility trial. Digit Health 2022; 8:20552076221119327. [PMID: 35990111 PMCID: PMC9386843 DOI: 10.1177/20552076221119327] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 05/30/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Objectives Despite current standard treatments, persons with Parkinson disease (PD) still experience motor and non-motor symptoms that impact daily function and quality of life, warranting the investigation of additional interventions. Holistic complementary interventions such as yoga have been shown to be beneficial for persons with PD. However, there are multiple barriers to in-person interventions such as transportation difficulties and disease-related mobility impairments which may be mitigated by digital health applications. Therefore, this study’s purpose was to assess the safety and feasibility of a synchronous tele-yoga intervention for persons with PD. Methods Sixteen participants were enrolled in a single group safety and feasibility trial. The entire study was conducted remotely and consisted of a baseline assessment followed by a six-week waiting period, then a second assessment, a six-week tele-yoga intervention period, a post-intervention assessment, a six-week follow-up period, and lastly a follow-up assessment. During the tele-yoga period, participants completed two one-on-one 30-minute tele-yoga sessions weekly for a total of 12 sessions. Primary outcomes included adverse events, adherence, technological challenges, and usability. Secondary outcomes included enjoyment and clinically relevant outcome measures assessing both motor and non-motor symptoms. Results No severe adverse events were attributed to the intervention. Retention was 87.5%, assessment session adherence was 100%, and intervention session adherence was 97%. Technological challenges did not impact feasibility. The intervention was usable and enjoyable. While this study was not powered or designed to assess the efficacy of the intervention, preliminary improvements were shown for some of the clinically relevant outcome measures. Conclusions Overall, this study showed that the implementation of a synchronous one-on-one tele-yoga intervention was safe, feasible, usable, and enjoyable for persons with PD. Randomized control trials investigating its efficacy should be initiated. The study was registered with ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT04240899, https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT04240899).
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- Aurora M James-Palmer
- Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Sciences, Rutgers University, Newark, NJ, USA
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Ahn S, Springer K, Gibson JS. Social withdrawal in Parkinson's disease: A scoping review. Geriatr Nurs 2022; 48:258-268. [PMID: 36332441 PMCID: PMC9742332 DOI: 10.1016/j.gerinurse.2022.10.010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/14/2022] [Revised: 10/14/2022] [Accepted: 10/17/2022] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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BACKGROUND Parkinson's disease (PD) can interfere with individuals' social functioning and lead to social withdrawal. Social withdrawal may result in negative outcomes for persons with PD and their caregivers, such as decreased quality of life. It is necessary to understand the nature of social withdrawal in PD in order to develop strategies to address this issue and prevent negative outcomes. OBJECTIVE The purpose of this scoping review was to synthesize existing evidence regarding social withdrawal in PD. METHODS We searched PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO for studies of social withdrawal in individuals living with PD. Findings were organized according to study characteristics, measurement and description of social withdrawal, prevalence, associated factors, and interventions. RESULTS Fifty-eight studies were included. We found that persons with PD reduced social activities voluntarily and involuntarily, and social withdrawal was related to various factors including physical, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms and perceived stigma. Community-based social activity programs appeared to improve social participation. Few studies employed longitudinal methods or tested interventions to reduce social withdrawal. CONCLUSIONS Social withdrawal is associated with various negative outcomes in PD, though more research is needed to understand the true scope of this problem. Limitations in social withdrawal research include vague conceptualization and methodological limitations (i.e., instrumentation and study design), as well as a paucity of interventional studies. The findings of this review can be used to guide hypothesis generation and future study design, with the ultimate goal of mitigating social withdrawal and improving quality of life for people with PD.
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- Doctor of Physical Therapy Division, Duke University School of Medicine
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Tran TN, Ha UNL, Nguyen TM, Nguyen TD, Vo KNC, Dang TH, Trinh PMP, Truong D. The effect of Non-Motor symptoms on Health-Related quality of life in patients with young onset Parkinson's Disease: A single center Vietnamese Cross-Sectional study. Clin Park Relat Disord 2021; 5:100118. [PMID: 34927047 PMCID: PMC8649388 DOI: 10.1016/j.prdoa.2021.100118] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/03/2021] [Revised: 10/21/2021] [Accepted: 11/14/2021] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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Non-motor features may negatively impact those with young-onset Parkinson disease. Sleep/fatigue was the most severely affected, followed by mood/cognition. These domains independently predicted health-related quality of life (HRQoL).
Background Young onset Parkinson’s disease (YOPD) is a distinct entity from typical late onset Parkinson’s disease (LOPD). The influene of non-motor features on the health - related quality of life (HRQoL) in LOPD has been previously reported, but little is known about the impact of non-motor features in YOPD. Objective The aim of this study was to explore the relationship between non-motor burden and HRQoL in patients with YOPD. Methods This was an observational, cross-sectional study in patients with a PD, whose age at disease onset ranged from 21 to 40 years (YOPD). Participants were assessed with the MDS Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (MDS-UPDRS), Non-Motor Symptoms Scale (NMSS) and the 39-item Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39; range 0–100). Spearman’s rank test was used to identify correlations between NMSS domains and several dimension of HRQoL. Stepwise multiple linear regression analysis was performed to identify the independent predictors of HRQoL as measured by PDQ-39 summary index. Results 89 patients with YOPD mean (SD) age = 42.15 (5.84) participated. Patients reported 10.17 (4.74) non-motor symptoms, the most common (75%) and severe (median = 3) of which was was fatigue (IQR = 7). The most frequently reported and severely affected NMSS domain was sleep/fatigue (89.9%, median = 8; IQR = 13) followed by mood/cognition (83.1%, median = 6; IQR = 18) and attention/memory (82%, median = 5; IQR = 8). The mean (SD) summary index of PDQ-39 was 32.89 (16.8). The means (SD) of each PDQ-39 dimensions were: mobility 37.33 (21.96), ADL 42.93 (25.33), emotional well-being 39.77 (25.47), stigma 38.19 (28.44), social support 19.03 (22.89), cognition 29.59 (20.63), communication 26.96 (23.57), and bodily discomfort 29.96 (23.19). With the exception of gastrointestinal tract and sexual function, all other NMSS domain scores were correlated with the PDQ-39 summary index. The multivariate model revealed that three NMSS domains including sleep/fatigue, mood/cognition and attention/memory accompanied with UPDRS part III were independent predictors of HRQoL as measured by PDQ-39SI. Conclusions Non-motor symptoms pertaining to sleep disturbances/fatigue, mood/cognition and attention/memory negatively impact HRQoL in patients with YOPD.
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- Tai Ngoc Tran
- Movement Disorder Unit, Neurology Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Movement Disorder Unit, Neurology Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Movement Disorder Unit, Neurology Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Neurology Department, 103 Military Medical University, Hanoi, Viet Nam
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- Movement Disorder Unit, Neurology Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Movement Disorder Unit, Neurology Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- Movement Disorder Unit, Neurology Department, University Medical Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam
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- The Parkinson and Movement Disorder Institute, Fountain Valley, CA 92708, USA.,Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience, University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA, USA
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Predictors of clinically significant quality of life impairment in Parkinson's disease. NPJ Parkinsons Dis 2021; 7:118. [PMID: 34916528 PMCID: PMC8677846 DOI: 10.1038/s41531-021-00256-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/25/2021] [Accepted: 07/27/2021] [Indexed: 01/04/2023] Open
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Quality of life (QOL) plays an important role in independent living in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, being crucial to know what factors impact QoL throughout the course of the disease. Here we identified predictors of QoL impairment in PD patients from a Spanish cohort. PD patients recruited from 35 centers of Spain from the COPPADIS cohort from January 2016, to November 2017, were followed up during 2 years. Health-related QoL (HRQoL) and global QoL (GQoL) were assessed with the 39-item Parkinson's disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) and the EUROHIS-QOL 8-item index (EUROHIS-QOL8), respectively, at baseline (V0) and at 24 months ± 1 month (V2). Clinically significant QoL impairment was defined as presenting an increase (PDQ-39SI) or decrement (EUROHIS-QOL8) at V2 ≥ 10% of the score at baseline (V0). A comparison with a control group was conducted for GQoL. GQoL did not change significantly in PD patients (N = 507; p = 0.686) or in the control group (N = 119; p = 0.192). The mean PDQ-39SI was significantly increased in PD patients (62.7 ± 8.5 years old; 58.8% males; N = 500) by 21.6% (from 16.7 ± 13 to 20.3 ± 16.4; p < 0.0001) at V2. Ninety-three patients (18.6%) presented a clinically significant HRQoL impairment at V2. To be younger (OR = 0.896; 95% CI 0.829-0.968; p = 0.006), to be a female (OR = 4.181; 95% CI 1.422-12.290; p = 0.009), and to have a greater increase in BDI-II (Beck Depression Inventory-II) (OR = 1.139; 95% CI 1.053-1.231; p = 0.001) and NMSS (Non-Motor Symptoms Scale) (OR = 1.052; 95% CI 1.027-1.113; p < 0.0001) total scores from V0 to V2 were associated with clinically significant HRQoL impairment at the 2-year follow-up (Hosmer-Lemeshow test, p = 0.665; R2 = 0.655). An increase in ≥5 and ≥10 points of BDI-II and NMSS total score at V2 multiplied the probability of presenting clinically significant HRQoL impairment by 5 (OR = 5.453; 95% CI 1.663-17.876; p = 0.005) and 8 (OR = 8.217; 95% CI, 2.975-22.696; p = 0.002), respectively. In conclusion, age, gender, mood, and non-motor impairment were associated with clinically significant HRQoL impairment after the 2-year follow-up in PD patients.
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Subramanian I, Hinkle JT, Chaudhuri KR, Mari Z, Fernandez H, Pontone GM. Mind the gap: Inequalities in mental health care and lack of social support in Parkinson disease. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2021; 93:97-102. [PMID: 34887173 PMCID: PMC9664995 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2021.11.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/19/2021] [Revised: 11/05/2021] [Accepted: 11/12/2021] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Inequalities in mental healthcare and lack of social support during the COVID-19 pandemic have lowered quality of life and increased overall burden of disease in people with Parkinson's (PWP). Although the pandemic has brought attention to these inequalities, they are long standing and will persist unless addressed. Lack of awareness of mental health issues is a major barrier and even when recognized disparities based on race, gender, and socioeconomic factors limit access to already scarce resources. Stigma regarding mental illness is highly prevalent and is a major barrier even when adequate care exists. Limited access to mental healthcare during the pandemic and in general increases the burden on caregivers and families. Historically, initiatives to improve mental healthcare for PWP focused on interventions designed for specialty and academic centers generally located in large metropolitan areas, which has created unintended geographic disparities in access. In order to address these issues this point of view suggests a community-based wellness model to extend the reach of mental healthcare resources for PWP.
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- Indu Subramanian
- Dept of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Southwest Parkinson's Disease Research, Education and Clinical Centers, Veterans Administration, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
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- Medical Scientist Training Program, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Neurosciences, Institute of Psychiatry, King's College London, London, UK; Psychology & Neuroscience and Parkinson's Foundation Centre of Excellence, King's College Hospital, London, UK
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- Parkinson's and Movement Disorders Program, Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, Las Vegas, NV, USA
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- Center for Neurological Restoration, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA
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- Dept. of Neurology & Dept. of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Patient and caregiver outcomes with levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel in advanced Parkinson’s disease. NPJ Parkinsons Dis 2021; 7:108. [PMID: 34848716 PMCID: PMC8633325 DOI: 10.1038/s41531-021-00246-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 06/07/2021] [Indexed: 01/02/2023] Open
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Levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) has shown to be efficacious in motor and non-motor symptoms (NMS). Nevertheless, studies with patient Quality of Life (QoL) as a primary endpoint are scarce. To assess the effect of LCIG on Advanced Parkinson’s Disease (APD) patients QoL. Secondarily, the impact on motor symptoms and NMS, emotional well-being, treatment satisfaction, and caregiver QoL, stress, disease burden, anxiety, depression, and work impairment were also investigated. In this prospective, 6-month multicenter postmarketing observational study, LCIG was administered to 59 patients with APD. Endpoints were assessed using validated scales and questionnaires. LCIG significantly improved patient QoL (PDQ-39 mean change ± standard deviation from baseline, −12.8 ± 14.6; P < 0.0001), motor symptoms (UPDRS-III in “On,” −6.5 ± 11.8; P = 0.0002), NMS (NMSS, −35.7 ± 31.1; P < 0.0001), mood (Norris/Bond-Lader VAS, −6.6 ± 21.1; P = 0.0297), fatigue (PFS-16, −0.6 ± 1.0; P = 0.0003), depression (BDI-II, −5.1 ± 9.4; P = 0.0002), anxiety (BAI, −6.2 ± 9.6; P < 0.0001), and patient treatment satisfaction (SATMED-Q, 16.1 ± 16.8; P < 0.0001). There were significant correlations between the change from baseline to 6 months between PDQ-39 and UPDRS-IV, NMSS, BAI, BDI-II, AS, and PFS-16 scores, and Norris/Bond-Lader alertness/sedation factor. Caregiver anxiety also improved (Goldberg anxiety scale, −1.1 ± 1.0; P = 0.0234), but the clinical relevance of this finding is questionable. The serious adverse events reported were similar to those previously described for LCIG. In patients with APD, LCIG improves QoL, motor symptoms and NMS, emotional well-being, and satisfaction with the treatment. Improvement in patient QoL is associated with improvements in motor complications, NMS, anxiety, depression, apathy and fatigue. Improvements in patients’ QoL does not correspond with improvements in caregivers’ QoL or burden.
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Levodopa Challenge Test Predicts STN-DBS Outcomes in Various Parkinson's Disease Motor Subtypes: A More Accurate Judgment. Neural Plast 2021; 2021:4762027. [PMID: 34721568 PMCID: PMC8553443 DOI: 10.1155/2021/4762027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2021] [Revised: 08/01/2021] [Accepted: 08/16/2021] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background The relationship between the levodopa challenge test (LDCT) and postoperative subthalamic nucleus-deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) benefits is controversial in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). We aim to evaluate the value of total levodopa response (TLR) and symptom levodopa response (SLR) in predicting postoperative improvement in different PD motor subtypes. Methods Studies were split into a training set (147 patients) and a validation set (304 patients). We retrospectively collected data from 147 patients who received the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale- (UPDRS-) III and the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire- (PDQ-) 39 evaluation. Patients were classified into tremor-dominant (TD), akinetic-rigid-dominant (AR), and mixed (MX) groups. Clinically important difference (CID) was employed to dichotomize DBS effects. For patients in each subtype group from the training set, we used the correlation and receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve analyses to explore the strength of their relations. Areas under the curve (AUCs) were calculated and compared through the DeLong test. Results developed from the training set were applied into the validation set to predict postoperative improvement in different PD motor subtypes. Results In the validation cohort, TLR significantly correlated with postoperative motor (p < 0.001) and quality of life (QOL) (p < 0.001) improvement in the MX group. The AUC between TLR and UPDRS-III (TU) is 0.800. The AUC between TLR and PDQ-39 (TP) is 0.770. An associated criterion in both TU and TP is around 50%. In the AR group, strong correlation was only found in SLR and PDQ-39 (SP) (p < 0.001). And the AUC of SP is significantly larger than that in TLR and PDQ-39 (TP) (p = 0.034). An associated criterion in SP is around 37%. No significant correlation was found in the TD group. Conclusions We provide a more accurate judgment for LDCT. TLR strongly correlated with postoperative UPDRS-III and PDQ-39 improvement in MX patients. A TLR > 50% may indicate a higher possibility of clinically meaningful benefits from STN-DBS comparing to medication only. SLR can well predict QOL improvement in AR patients. Similarly, a SLR > 37% may indicate a higher possibility of clinically significant benefits from STN-DBS. LDCT provides limited information for TD patients.
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Disability and life satisfaction in neurological disorders: The role of depression and perceived cognitive difficulties. Gen Hosp Psychiatry 2021; 73:16-23. [PMID: 34508992 DOI: 10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2021.08.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2021] [Revised: 08/23/2021] [Accepted: 08/30/2021] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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BACKGROUND This study assessed factors associated with disability and life satisfaction in a large cohort of 2246 Australian adults with neurological disorders who completed an online survey of mental health and wellbeing. It was hypothesised that depressive symptoms and perceived cognitive difficulties would be significantly associated with both outcomes, even after controlling for significant demographic/medical covariates (e.g., age, marital-status, employment, multi-morbidity, medication). Differences in profiles of four neurological subgroups (i.e., multiple sclerosis; n = 738, epilepsy; n = 672, Parkinson's disease; n = 263, and Acquired Bran Injury; n = 278) were explored. METHODS Multiple hierarchical linear regressions were run using cross-sectional data. RESULTS Depressive symptoms made a significant and large unique contribution to higher levels of disability (β = 0.333, p < .001), and poorer life satisfaction (β = -0.434, p < .001), in the overall sample and across all four neurological subgroups (β = 0.349 to 0.513, p < .001) Greater perceived cognitive difficulties were associated with disability in the overall sample (β = 0.318, p < .001) and across all neurological subgroups (β = 0.231 to 0.354, p < .001), but only life satisfaction in epilepsy (β = -0.107, p = 006). CONCLUSIONS The findings underscore the importance of managing psychological/neuropsychiatric comorbidities in neurological disorders.
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Emmanouilidis S, Hackney ME, Slade SC, Heng H, Jazayeri D, Morris ME. Dance Is an Accessible Physical Activity for People with Parkinson's Disease. PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2021; 2021:7516504. [PMID: 34721836 PMCID: PMC8556098 DOI: 10.1155/2021/7516504] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/12/2021] [Revised: 06/16/2021] [Accepted: 08/20/2021] [Indexed: 12/23/2022]
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OBJECTIVE To evaluate the outcomes of face-to-face, digital, and virtual modes of dancing for people living with Parkinson's disease (PD). DESIGN Systematic review informed by Cochrane and PRIMSA guidelines. Data Sources. Seven electronic databases were searched: AMED, Cochrane, PEDro, CINHAL, PsycINFO, EMBASE, and MEDLINE. METHODS Eligible studies were randomised controlled trials (RCT) and other trials with quantitative data. The PEDro scale evaluated risk of bias for RCTs. Joanna Briggs Institute instruments were used to critically appraise non-RCTs. The primary outcome was the feasibility of dance interventions, and the secondary outcomes included gait, balance, quality of life, and disability. RESULTS The search yielded 8,327 articles after duplicates were removed and 38 met the inclusion criteria. Seven were at high risk of bias, 20 had moderate risk of bias, and 11 had low risk of bias. There was moderately strong evidence that dance therapy was beneficial for balance, gait, quality of life, and disability. There was good adherence to digital delivery of dance interventions and, for people with PD, online dance was easy to access. CONCLUSION Dancing is an accessible form of exercise that can benefit mobility and quality of life in people with PD. The COVID-19 pandemic and this review have drawn attention to the benefits of access to digital modes of physical activity for people living with chronic neurological conditions.
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- Sara Emmanouilidis
- Academic and Research Collaborative in Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Medicine, Division of Geriatrics and Gerontology, Atlanta, USA
- Atlanta Veterans Affairs Centre for Visual & Neurocognitive Rehabilitation, Decatur, GA, USA
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- Academic and Research Collaborative in Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Academic and Research Collaborative in Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Academic and Research Collaborative in Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
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- Academic and Research Collaborative in Health, La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, Australia
- Victorian Rehabilitation Centre, Glen Waverley, Victoria, Australia
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