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Nutrition & Dietetics
Raissa Dias Fernandez, Graziela Maria Benevenuto Bezerra, Lane Viana Krejcova, Daniela Lopes Gomes
Summary: This study evaluated the correlation between anthropometric variables and the quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease. The results showed that quality of life was worse in terms of body discomfort, social support, and mobility, and it deteriorated with advanced age. There were also correlations between the worst scores in quality of life dimensions and nutritional status.
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Endocrinology & Metabolism
Emilie Pupier, Alicia Santos, Nicole Etchamendy, Aurelie Lavielle, Amandine Ferriere, Aline Marighetto, Eugenia Resmini, Daniela Cota, Susan M. Webb, Antoine Tabarin
Summary: Cognitive impairments and altered quality of life may persist in patients with long-term remission of Cushing's disease, even in the absence of other comorbidities. Memory tests revealed similar performance between patients and controls, but patients had worse quality of life despite no depression or residual clinical symptoms of Cushing's disease.
FRONTIERS IN ENDOCRINOLOGY
(2022)
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Psychology, Multidisciplinary
Alessandra Dodich, Costanza Papagno, Luca Turella, Claudia Meli, Francesca Zappini, Pamela Narduzzi, Alessandro Gober, Enrica Pierotti, Marika Falla
Summary: This study found that half of Parkinson's disease patients have sociocognitive dysfunctions, which may affect their assessment of the consequences of COVID-19 infection. The burden of caregivers and the social network of patients remained stable during lockdown measures, indicating good coping abilities in the sample population.
FRONTIERS IN PSYCHOLOGY
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Claudio Liguori, Valentino De Franco, Rocco Cerroni, Matteo Spanetta, Nicola Biagio Mercuri, Alessandro Stefani, Mariangela Pierantozzi, Alessandra Di Pucchio
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the impact of sleep problems on the health-related quality of life in patients with Parkinson's Disease, and its correlation with motor impairment and anti-PD therapy. The results showed that sleep problems significantly affect HRQoL and worsen with disease progression.
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Clinical Neurology
Wya Feenstra, Jorik Nonnekes, Tahmina Rahimi, Heleen A. Reinders-Messelink, Pieter U. Dijkstra, Bas R. Bloem
Summary: This study found that dance classes can improve self-esteem, quality of life, and motor symptoms in persons with Parkinson's disease. This finding has significant implications for exploring the effectiveness and importance of dance as a complementary treatment option for Parkinson's disease.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
Review
Neurosciences
Na Zhao, Yuan Yang, Ling Zhang, Qinge Zhang, Lloyd Balbuena, Gabor S. Ungvari, Yu-Feng Zang, Yu-Tao Xiang
Summary: Studies have shown that Parkinson's disease patients have lower quality of life compared to healthy controls, especially in terms of physical function and mental health. Effective measures should be developed to improve the quality of life in this population, given the negative impact on daily life and functional outcomes.
CNS NEUROSCIENCE & THERAPEUTICS
(2021)
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Clinical Neurology
Irene Gottgens, Sirwan K. L. Darweesh, Bastiaan R. Bloem, Sabine Oertelt-Prigione
Summary: This study explored the impact of different gender dimensions on the HRQoL of people with PD. It found that an androgynous gender role and higher engagement in household tasks were associated with better overall HRQoL among PD patients, highlighting the need for gender-sensitive health interventions for this population.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY
(2022)
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Health Care Sciences & Services
Maria Stuehrenberg, Carolin S. Berghaeuser, Marlena van Munster, Anna J. Pedrosa Carrasco, David J. Pedrosa
Summary: Parkinson's disease has a significant impact on the quality of life of both patients and caregivers, making it crucial to understand and accurately assess QoL. This article explores the evolution of the perception of health and QoL over time and examines whether current assessment methods for PD patients are adequate.
JOURNAL OF PERSONALIZED MEDICINE
(2022)
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Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Zhan-Miao Yi, Sarah Willis, Yuan Zhang, Na Liu, Qi-Yu Tang, Suo-Di Zhai
Summary: This study aimed to examine the impact of a collaborative pharmaceutical care service (CPCS) on medication safety and patient-reported outcomes for Parkinson's disease (PD) patients. Comparisons were made between PD outpatients receiving the CPCS and those receiving standard of care, showing differences in medication management. The CPCS was found to effectively resolve drug-related problems and improve medication regimens, medication adherence, and quality of life through patient education and dosage adjustments.
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2022)
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Clinical Neurology
Lei Wu, Shiyu Li, Yilin Tang, Xiaoniu Liang, Zhiheng Xu, Tianyu Hu, Xiaoli Liu, Miao Cai, Xuedong Liu
Summary: This study found that there is seasonal fluctuation in the quality of life of patients with Parkinson's disease, with higher scores in the spring and lower scores in the autumn. The determinants of quality of life also vary by season, suggesting that clinicians may need to consider specific factors for different seasons before initiating therapy.
FRONTIERS IN NEUROLOGY
(2023)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Victoria Dorothea Witt, Gabriel Baur, Jule Ecke, Anja Kirchner, Bjoern Hauptmann
Summary: During the SARS CoV-2 pandemic, telemedicine experienced a significant growth, with alternatives emerging for regular care of Parkinson's patients. The study aimed to interview Parkinson's patients in Germany under the first lockdown to understand their healthcare situation, particularly their use of and attitudes towards videotherapy and video consultations. Results showed that most patients felt their care situation remained unchanged during lockdown, with little previous experience in videotherapy and consultations but a willingness to try. There is a perceived need and interest in telemedicine, although barriers like technical implementation need to be addressed.
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Clinical Neurology
Arun Singh, Rachel C. Cole, Arturo Espinoza, Jan R. Wessel, James F. Cavanagh, Nandakumar S. Narayanan
Summary: Cognitive dysfunction in Parkinson's disease is associated with abnormal low-frequency cortical rhythms in the mid-frontal region. These rhythms can predict cognitive impairment in PD and may serve as potential biomarkers and targeted therapies for cognitive symptoms.
JOURNAL OF NEUROLOGY NEUROSURGERY AND PSYCHIATRY
(2023)
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Clinical Neurology
Jing Chen, Danhua Zhao, Baoyu Chen, Qi Wang, Yuan Li, Junyi Chen, Chaobo Bai, Xintong Guo, Xiaotong Feng, Xiaoyu He, Lin Zhang, Junliang Yuan
Summary: This study aimed to explore the association between slow-wave sleep and the progression of motor and nonmotor symptoms in patients with PD. The findings suggest that longer duration of slow-wave sleep is associated with slower motor and nonmotor progression in patients with PD.
ANNALS OF CLINICAL AND TRANSLATIONAL NEUROLOGY
(2023)
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Geriatrics & Gerontology
Jojo Yan Yan Kwok, Tsai-Wei Huang, Jarugool Tretriluxana, Man Auyeung, Pui Hing Chau, Chia-Chin Lin, Helen Yue Lai Chan
Summary: This study assessed the symptom burden and unmet support care needs in patients with Parkinson's disease, finding that there is a moderate level of unmet support needs among patients. Patients' prioritized support needs varied across different cultural backgrounds, highlighting the importance of providing culturally-sensitive care.
JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN MEDICAL DIRECTORS ASSOCIATION
(2021)
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Medicine, General & Internal
Konstantin G. Heimrich, Aline Schoenenberg, Diego Santos-Garcia, Pablo Mir, Tino Prell
Summary: Nonmotor symptoms have a negative impact on health-related quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease. This study aimed to understand the network structure of nonmotor symptoms and their impact on quality of life, particularly focusing on the most influential symptoms.
JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MEDICINE
(2023)