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Alanazi MA. The Role of Physical Activity in Adjunctive Nursing Management of Neuro-Degenerative Diseases among Older Adults: A Systematic Review of Interventional Studies. Life (Basel) 2024; 14:597. [PMID: 38792618 PMCID: PMC11122640 DOI: 10.3390/life14050597] [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: 03/31/2024] [Revised: 04/26/2024] [Accepted: 04/29/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024] Open
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Neurodegenerative diseases such as dementia and Parkinson's disease pose significant challenges to older adults globally. While pharmacological treatments remain primary, increasing evidence supports the role of non-pharmacological strategies like physical activity in managing these conditions. This systematic review critically evaluates the effectiveness of Nursing based physical activity interventions in improving cognitive function, physical functioning, mobility, and overall quality of life among older adults with neurodegenerative diseases. We conducted a comprehensive search across PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, CENTRAL, and other relevant databases, focusing on randomized controlled trials and observational studies that examined the impact of structured physical activity. Our findings from nineteen studies involving 1673 participants indicate that interventions ranging from aerobic exercises, resistance training, to mind-body exercises like Tai Chi and yoga have beneficial effects. Specifically, physical activity was consistently found to enhance cognitive performance, increase mobility, and improve balance and daily living activities, contributing to a better quality of life. However, these benefits vary depending on the type, intensity, and duration of the activity performed. Despite promising results, limitations such as small sample sizes, study heterogeneity, and short-term follow-up periods call for more robust, long-term studies to solidify these findings. This review underscores the potential of tailored physical activity programs as adjunctive therapy in the comprehensive management of neurodegenerative diseases among the elderly population.
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- Majed Awad Alanazi
- Department of Medical Surgical Nursing, College of Nursing, Jouf University, Sakaka 72388, Saudi Arabia
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Onder H, Dinc E, Yucesan K, Comoglu S. The gait parameters in patients with Parkinson's Disease under STN-DBS therapy and associated clinical features. Neurol Res 2023:1-7. [PMID: 37139777 DOI: 10.1080/01616412.2023.2208478] [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: 05/05/2023]
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OBJECTIVE We aimed to investigate the gait parameters in patients with subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) therapy using quantitative gait analyses and reveal the associated clinical features. METHODS Parkinson's disease (PD) subjects with STN-DBS who applied to our movement disorders outpatient clinics between December/2021 and March/2022 were enrolled. In addition to the evaluation of the demographic data and the clinical features; clinical scales measuring the freezing of gait (FOG), falls and quality of life were performed. A gait analyzer program was used to perform gait analysis. RESULTS Thirty patients with a mean age of 59.4 ± 8.3 (F/M = 7/23) were enrolled. The comparative analyses between the tremor-dominant and akinetic-rigid (AR) subtype patients showed that the step time asymmetry measures were higher in the AR group. The comparative analyses according to the symptom onset side showed that the step length was smaller in those with left-side symptom onset. The correlation analyses showed that there were correlations between the quality-of-life indexes and FOG questionnaire and falls efficacy scale (FES) scores. Finally, the correlation analyses between clinical scales and gait parameters revealed that there were significant correlations between the FES scores and the step length asymmetry (SLA). CONCLUSION We found a strong relationship between falls and quality of life indexes of our patients under STN-DBS therapy. In this patient group, particular evaluation of fallings and the follow-up of SLA in gait analysis may constitute important points during the evaluation of patients in routine clinical practice.
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- Halil Onder
- Neurology Clinic, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Neurology Clinic, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Neurology Clinic, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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- Neurology Clinic, Diskapi Yildirim Beyazit Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Turkey
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Brezovar S, Pažek L, Kavčič M, Georgiev D, Trošt M, Flisar D. Personality Changes After Subthalamic Nucleus Stimulation in Parkinson’s Disease. JOURNAL OF PARKINSON'S DISEASE 2022; 12:1231-1240. [PMID: 35342047 PMCID: PMC9198740 DOI: 10.3233/jpd-212879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Background: While deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) significantly improves motor deficits in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), it is still unclear whether it affects personality functioning. Objective: The objective of the present study was to examine personality changes in patients with PD after STN-DBS from the perspectives of both the patients and caregivers. Moreover, by assessing the premorbid personalities of the patients, we tried to determine individual vulnerability to STN-DBS-induced personality changes. Methods: In total, 27 patients and their caregivers participated in our retrospective observational study. They were asked to assess the patients’ personality changes with the Iowa Scale of Personality Changes (ISPC) and the patients’ premorbid personalities with the Big Five Inventory (BFI). Results: Caregivers reported significant personality changes in the ISPC domains of Executive Disturbance (p = 0.01) and Disturbed Social Behavior (p = 0.02). Most of the ISPC domains were positively correlated with Conscientiousness, while Executive Disturbance was negatively correlated with Neuroticism of the BFI scale. Conclusion: Our results show that executive and social functioning are the two most vulnerable domains in patients with PD after STN-DBS, especially in those patients who score higher for neuroticism and lower for conscientiousness on the BFI scale. The results of our study may provide movement disorder specialists with better counseling options and better selection of DBS candidates. Caregivers’ perspective might contribute significantly in understanding postoperative personality changes.
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- Simon Brezovar
- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Mathematics, Natural Sciences and Information Technologies, University of Primorska, Koper, Slovenia
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- Department of Psychology, Faculty of Arts, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Computer and Information Sciences, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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- Department of Neurology, University Medical Centre Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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Watson NF, McCall C, Doherty M. Faradization for insomnia: a sleep neurology history. J Clin Sleep Med 2021; 17:249-254. [PMID: 33124978 DOI: 10.5664/jcsm.8958] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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NONE Insomnia is highly prevalent and challenging to treat. We typically regard insomnia as a disorder of the modern world, but physicians and patients have been struggling with this malady for millennia. Here we present the curious historical practice of using electrization or faradization to treat insomnia. We present methods of application, hypotheses regarding mechanism of action, and historical case reports and case series to better understand this phenomenon. We put faradization for insomnia in the context of the modern use of electrical therapies to support and facilitate human health in multiple different health care arenas. Last, we examine current efforts to use these antiquated concepts to address insomnia through transcranial direct current stimulation and cranial electrical stimulation.
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- Nathaniel F Watson
- Department of Neurology, University of Washington School of Medicine, Seattle, Washington.,University of Washington Medicine Sleep Center, Seattle, Washington
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- University of Washington Medicine Sleep Center, Seattle, Washington.,Seattle VA Puget Sound Healthcare System, Seattle, Washington
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Arten TLDS, Hamdan AC. Executive Functions in Parkinson's disease with and without Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS): A systematic review. Dement Neuropsychol 2020; 14:178-185. [PMID: 32595888 PMCID: PMC7304270 DOI: 10.1590/1980-57642020dn14-020012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Given the aging of the world population, it is essential to investigate which methods are most effective for treating the diseases that manifest with age. This study addresses Parkinson’s disease (PD), for which Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) has been increasingly used to treat the disease.
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Guo S, Li J, Zhang Y, Li Y, Zhuang P. Optimal target localisation and eight-year outcome for subthalamic stimulation in patients with Parkinson's disease. Br J Neurosurg 2020; 35:151-156. [PMID: 32532160 DOI: 10.1080/02688697.2020.1775786] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/24/2022]
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OBJECTIVE Deep brain stimulation of the subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS) is a useful therapy to improve motor functions and reduce dependence on medication in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The purpose of the study is to assess the long-term clinical outcomes of STN-DBS and to determine the optimal placement of electrodes that for the most positive outcomes. METHODS A consecutive series of 42 PD patients were evaluated using the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) before and after STN-DBS lead implantation. Postoperatively, patients were evaluated during both the medication 'ON' period (medication suppressed symptoms) and the medication 'OFF' period (when medication failed to suppress symptoms), and the results were compared to the baseline values prior to surgery. Follow-up assessments, focusing on motor functions, were performed 1, 3, 5, and 8 years after the initial implantation surgery. The locations of electrodes were measured and compared against the clinical outcomes. RESULTS STN-DBS remarkably improved the UPDRS-II, -III, and -IV dyskinesia and motor fluctuation scores in the OFF-medication condition when compared to baseline values. In addition, the dose of levodopa needed to elicit an effect declined sharply in the OFF-medication condition. Over time, the axial signs progressively worsened even with continuous stimulation and a levodopa response. The location of electrodes correlated with the most beneficial outcomes was the dorsal STN margin. CONCLUSIONS Our results confirm that overall, stimulation-induced motor improvement is still evident after 8 years. However, the primary best outcome declines with the progressive loss of favourable axial signs.
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- Song Guo
- Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases (Capital Medical University), Ministry of Education, Beijing Institute of Functional Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases (Capital Medical University), Ministry of Education, Beijing Institute of Functional Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases (Capital Medical University), Ministry of Education, Beijing Institute of Functional Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases (Capital Medical University), Ministry of Education, Beijing Institute of Functional Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Neurodegenerative Diseases (Capital Medical University), Ministry of Education, Beijing Institute of Functional Neurosurgery, Xuanwu Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing, PR China
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Barboza E Barbosa EN, Fichman HC. How is cognition in subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation Parkinson's disease patients? Dement Neuropsychol 2019; 13:367-377. [PMID: 31844489 PMCID: PMC6907696 DOI: 10.1590/1980-57642018dn13-040002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/21/2019] [Accepted: 09/25/2019] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The impairments in cognitive functions such as memory, executive function, visuospatial skills and language in Parkinson's disease (PD) are drawing increasing attention in the current literature. Studies dedicated to investigating the relationship between subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS) and cognitive functioning are contradictory. This systematic review aims to analyze the impact on the cognitive functioning of patients with PD and STN-DBS. Articles published in the 2007-2017 period were retrieved from the Medline/Pubmed databases using PRISMA criteria. The analysis of 27 articles revealed many conflicting results, precluding a consensus on a cognitive functioning standard and hampering the establishment of a neuropsychological profile for PD patients who underwent STN-DBS surgery. Further studies investigating this relationship are needed.
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Barbosa ENBE, Charchat-Fichman H. Systematic review of neuropsychological instruments used in subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation in Parkinson´s disease patients. Dement Neuropsychol 2019; 13:162-171. [PMID: 31285790 PMCID: PMC6601304 DOI: 10.1590/1980-57642018dn13-020004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2018] [Accepted: 04/06/2019] [Indexed: 12/28/2022] Open
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In addition to drug treatment, surgical intervention represents an alternative to PD patients with motor deficits. The most common intervention is subthalamic nucleus deep brain stimulation (STN-DBS). It is extremely important to perform a neuropsychological assessment in patients with STN-DBS, not only to identify losses related to the disease, but also to compare influence on cognition both pre and postoperatively. OBJECTIVE the objective of this systematic review was to investigate the instruments frequently used in studies related to STN-DBS in PD patients. METHODS articles were retrieved from Medline/Pubmed databases published in the 2007-2017 period using PRISMA criteria. RESULTS after analyzing 27 articles, the absence of a specific evaluation protocol for PD with STN-DBS was evident. CONCLUSION non-motor symptoms are not given due importance in neuropsychological assessments. It is crucial to acknowledge that these symptoms have a major impact on the quality of life of patients. Greater engagement in assessing these aspects is required, in order to bridge the gaps in research.
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Olchik MR, Ayres A, Ghisi M, Schuh AFS, Rieder CRM. The impact of cognitive performance on quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease. Dement Neuropsychol 2016; 10:303-309. [PMID: 29213473 PMCID: PMC5619269 DOI: 10.1590/s1980-5764-2016dn1004008] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/24/2023] Open
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Background Evidence points to the occurrence of cognitive impairment in all stages of
PD, constituting a frequent and debilitating symptom, due to high impact on
quality of life and mortality of patients. Objective To correlate cognitive performance with quality of life in PD. Methods The sample was drawn from a Movement Disorders Clinic of a reference hospital
in Porto Alegre. Inclusion criteria were: PD diagnosis, according to the
United Kingdom Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank criteria for
idiopathic PD (Hughes et al. 1992) and patient consent to participate.
Patients with other neurological pathologies and those submitted to deep
brain stimulation were excluded. The evaluation consisted of a cognitive
testing battery (composed of eight tests for assessing cognitive
performance), and a questionnaire on quality of life (PDQ-39) and depression
(BDI). Results The sample comprised 85 individuals with PD, with a mean age of 62.9 years
(±10.7), mean disease duration of 10.4 years (±5.7), and mean
educational level of four years (±4.3). There was a significant
relationship between total score on the PDQ and all cognitive tests, showing
that poor cognitive performance was correlated with poor quality of life.
Moreover, a significant correlation was observed between cognitive tests and
depression, H&Y, education level, and age. Conclusion It may be concluded that the individuals with PD in this sample showed a
correlation between poorer quality of life and worse cognitive performance.
Poor performance was also correlated with more advanced stage, older age,
low level of education and depression.
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- Maira Rozenfeld Olchik
- PhD. Department of Surgery and Orthopedics, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Rio Grande do Sul, RS, Brazil
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- MD. Postgraduate Program in Health Sciences, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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- MD. Speech Therapy Course, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, RS, Brazil
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Machado FA, Rieder CR, Hilbig A, Reppold CT. Neuropsychological profile of Parkinson's disease patients selected for deep brain stimulation surgery. Dement Neuropsychol 2016; 10:296-302. [PMID: 29213472 PMCID: PMC5619268 DOI: 10.1590/s1980-5764-2016dn1004007] [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] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Background Parkinson's disease (PD) shows symptoms involving motor and non-motor
complications, including cognitive and behavioral changes, such changes
might to contraindicate deep brain stimulation surgery (DBS). Objective The aim of study was to investigate the neuropsychological profile of
patients with PD in a waiting list for DBS. Methods The neuropsychological evaluation was held in 30 patients of the ISCMPA
Movement Disorders Clinic, with surgical indication based on the criteria of
the responsible neurologists, in the period of 12 months. Instruments used:
MMSE, FAB, MoCA, BDI, Semantic Verbal Fluency, PDQ-39, PDSS; and the UPDRS
and Hoehn-Yahr scale. Results The patients were mostly male (66.7%) with a mean age of 59.37 (SD 10.60) and
disease duration 9.33 (SD 4.08). There was cognitive impairment in 56.7% of
patients by FAB and 76.7% by MoCA. Conclusion Even in the earliest stages of the disease, there is the incidence of
non-motor symptoms, especially in those subjects who had an early onset of
the disease.
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- Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saude de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, RS Brazil
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