scholarly journals Change in Motor and Nonmotor Symptoms Severity in a “Real-Life” Cohort of Subjects with Parkinson’s Disease

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Adib Jorge de Saráchaga ◽  
Amin Cervantes-Arriaga ◽  
Rodrigo Llorens-Arenas ◽  
Humberto Calderón-Fajardo ◽  
Mayela Rodríguez-Violante
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Nonmotor Symptoms ◽  
Treatment Optimization ◽  
Item Quality ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Updrs Part

Background. Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a chronic and progressive disorder. Rates of change in motor symptoms have been more studied compared to nonmotor symptoms. The objective was to describe these changes in a real-life cohort of subjects with PD. Methods. A cohort study was carried out from 2011 to 2013. Consecutive patients with PD were recruited from a movement disorders clinic. MDS-UPDRS, PDQ-8, and NMSS were applied to all subjects at an initial evaluation and a subsequent visit (21±3 months). Disease severity was categorized using a recent classification of MDS-UPDRS severity. Results. The MDS-UPDRS Part III showed a significant decrease of 7.2±2.31 points (p=0.001) between evaluations. A mean increase of 0.9±0.6 points (p=0.015) in the MDS-UPDRS Part IV was observed. An increase of 14.3±11.4 points (p=0.043) in the NMSS total score was found; when assessed individually, the difference was statistically significant only for the perceptual problems/hallucinations item. Quality of life remained unchanged. Conclusion. Motor improvement was observed accompanied by an increase in motor complications possibly as a result of treatment optimization. Nonmotor symptoms worsened as a whole. The overall effect in the quality of life was negligible.

scholarly journals Drooling, Swallowing Difficulties and Health Related Quality of Life in Parkinson’s Disease Patients

2021 ◽  
Vol 18 (15) ◽  
pp. 8138
Author(s):  
Gladis Yohana Arboleda-Montealegre ◽  
Roberto Cano-de-la-Cuerda ◽  
César Fernández-de-las-Peñas ◽  
Carlos Sanchez-Camarero ◽  
Ricardo Ortega-Santiago
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Disease Duration ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Nonmotor Symptoms ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Swallowing Difficulties

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) is the most common neurodegenerative disorder associated with motor and nonmotor symptoms. Drooling, one of the nonmotor symptoms, can be present in 70–80% of patients with PD. The aim of this paper is to study the characteristics of PD patients with drooling compared to those without in terms of age, gender, disease duration, stage of the disease, swallowing difficulties, and health-related quality of life; methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted. The sample was divided into two groups: PD with drooling (n = 32) and PD without drooling (n = 30). Age, gender, disease duration and Hoehn & Yahr (H & Y) stage, Sialorrhea Clinical Scale for Parkinson’s Disease (SCS-PD), the 10-item Eating Assessment Tool (EAT-10), and the 39-item Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) were compared between groups; Results: 62 individuals with PD, 40 men and 22 women (mean age 73 ± 8 years), were included. Overall, 32 patients reported drooling, and 30 did not exhibit it. The ANCOVA found significant differences between groups for the EAT-10 score (0.83, 95% CI = 5.62–9.03; p = 0.016) and SCS-PD score (1.48, 95% CI = 0.86–6.81; p < 0.001). Analysis of the PDQ-39 scores revealed no significant differences between groups for the PDQ-39 total score (p > 0.057) and in all subscales. The inclusion of gender, age, disease duration, and H & Y as covariates did not influence the results (all p > 0.05). Conclusions: drooling is related to swallowing difficulties assessed with EAT-10 but not with health-related quality of life assessed with PDQ-39 in PD patients with drooling compared to PD patients without it. Age, gender, duration of the disease, and the H & Y state of PD patients with and without drooling seem to be similar.

Relationships between disability, quality of life and prevalence of nonmotor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 (1) ◽  
pp. 35-39 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matilde Leonardi ◽  
Alberto Raggi ◽  
Marco Pagani ◽  
Francesco Carella ◽  
Paola Soliveri ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Nonmotor Symptoms

scholarly journals Nonmotor Symptoms in a Malaysian Parkinson’s Disease Population

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-7 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shahrul Azmin ◽  
Abdul Manaf Khairul Anuar ◽  
Hui Jan Tan ◽  
Wan Yahya Nafisah ◽  
Azman Ali Raymond ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Nonmotor Symptoms ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Duration Of Illness ◽  
Nonmotor Symptom ◽  
State Examination

Background. The nonmotor symptoms are important determinants of health and quality of life in Parkinson’s disease but are not well recognized and addressed in clinical practice. This study was conducted to determine the prevalence of nonmotor symptoms and their impact on quality of life in patients with Parkinson’s disease.Methods. This was a cross-sectional study among patients with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease. Exclusion criteria were a Mini Mental State Examination score of <21/30. Prevalence of nonmotor symptoms was determined using the NMSQuest. The severity of nonmotor symptoms and the quality of life were assessed using validated disease-specific questionnaires (PDQ-39 and NMSS).Results. A total of 113 patients consisting of 60 males and 53 females were recruited. The median duration of illness was 5.0 (2.0–8.0) years. The prevalence rate of nonmotor symptoms in our cohort was 97.3%. The most common reported nonmotor symptom in our cohort was gastrointestinal (76.1%). We found that the severity of the nonmotor symptoms was associated with poorer quality of life scores (rs: 0.727,P<0.001).Conclusions. Nonmotor symptoms were highly prevalent in our patients with Parkinson’s disease and adversely affected the quality of life of our patients. In contrast to western studies, the most common nonmotor symptom is gastrointestinal. The possibility of an Asian diet playing a role in this observation requires further study.

Intrajejunal levodopa infusion in Parkinson's disease: A pilot multicenter study of effects on nonmotor symptoms and quality of life

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (10) ◽  
pp. 1468-1474 ◽  
Author(s):  
Holger Honig ◽  
Angelo Antonini ◽  
Pablo Martinez-Martin ◽  
Ian Forgacs ◽  
Guy C. Faye ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Multicenter Study ◽  
Nonmotor Symptoms

Treatment of Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

2021 ◽  
pp. 089198872098890
Author(s):  
Rebecca Gilbert ◽  
Pravin Khemani
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Side Effects ◽  
Clinical Experience ◽  
Practical Approach ◽  
Nonmotor Symptoms ◽  
Advanced Parkinson’S Disease

Advanced Parkinson’s disease (PD) often brings a set of motor and non-motor features that are particularly challenging to manage. Medication options can be limited by side-effects and quality of life can be severely affected by an accumulating burden of nonmotor symptoms. Here, we reviewed the literature and our clinical experience with the aim of providing a practical approach to the management of advanced PD. We provide guidelines for treatment of physical and neurobehavioral concerns, that occur in advanced PD.

Changes in Nonmotor Symptoms Following an 8-Week Yoga Intervention for People with Parkinson's Disease

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 91-99 ◽  
Author(s):  
Alysha A. Walter ◽  
Em V. Adams ◽  
Marieke Van Puymbroeck ◽  
Brandi M. Crowe ◽  
Enrique Urrea-Mendoza ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Sleep Disturbances ◽  
Neurodegenerative Disorder ◽  
Nonmotor Symptoms ◽  
Yoga Intervention ◽  
Balance Confidence ◽  
Related Quality

Abstract Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder marked by progressive degenerative motor symptoms (e.g., tremors, impaired balance and gait) and nonmotor symptoms (e.g., fatigue, sleep disturbances, pain) that can negatively influence health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Previous studies have shown that yoga for individuals with PD improves balance, strength, and mobility. However, little research has been conducted to determine the effect of yoga on nonmotor symptoms of PD. The purpose of this study was to examine changes in nonmotor symptoms among individuals with PD following an 8-week yoga intervention. Data used for analyses were part of a larger study that researched improvements in motor function for individuals with PD. Participants (N = 27) were randomly assigned to experimental (n = 15) and control (n = 12) groups and completed pre- and postintervention quantitative measures. Within-group improvements were statistically significant for fatigue measured by the Parkinson's Fatigue Scale, balance confidence measured by the Activities Balance Confidence Scale, the belief in one's ability to manage falls measured by the Falls Management Scale, activity constraints measured by the Activities Constraint Questionnaire, and PD-specific quality of life measured by the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-8. Across-group changes were statistically significant for activity constraints. Findings indicate yoga may be an efficacious intervention for improving nonmotor symptoms as well as HRQoL for individuals with PD.

The PRIAMO study: A multicenter assessment of nonmotor symptoms and their impact on quality of life in Parkinson's disease

2009 ◽  
Vol 24 (11) ◽  
pp. 1641-1649 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paolo Barone ◽  
Angelo Antonini ◽  
Carlo Colosimo ◽  
Roberto Marconi ◽  
Letterio Morgante ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Nonmotor Symptoms

scholarly journals Current and Desired Quality of Life in People with Parkinson’s Disease: The Calman Gap Increases with Depression

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1496 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tino Prell ◽  
Ulrike Teschner ◽  
Otto W. Witte ◽  
Albrecht Kunze
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Parkinson’S Disease ◽  
Parkinson's Disease ◽  
Education Level ◽  
Living Situation ◽  
Healthy Older Adults ◽  
Lower Education Level ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Patients With Epilepsy

Hopes and expectations often differ from current experiences. This so-called Calman gap influences quality of life (QoL). We investigated this gap in 77 elderly patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), 25 patients with epilepsy, and 39 age-matched healthy older adults using a novel QoL questionnaire, where current and desired states were marked on a visual analogue scale. We studied the relationships between (1) epidemiological factors, (2) current and desired QoL, as well as the difference between the latter two. Current QoL was determined by depression, education level, living situation, and condition (PD, epilepsy, control). In contrast, desired QoL was essentially determined by the presence of a disease (condition), education level, and age, but not by depression. In particular, the presence of PD, lower education level, and higher age was correlated with lower expectations. In patients with PD, the gap between the current and desired QoL was largest for pain and physical functions. Accordingly, the significant effects of depression were observed only for mean current QoL, but not for desired QoL. Therefore, depression mainly influences current but not desired QoL in patients with PD. Depressed patients with PD had significantly worse QoL than PD patients without depression, although they both had almost the same desired QoL and hence, depressed PD patients had a larger Calman gap between current and desired QoL.

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