ArticlePhysiotherapy Canada. Physiotherapie Canada2012
Health-related quality of life of australians with Parkinson disease: a comparison with international studies.
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- Efficacy and safety of Tai Chi for Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.PloS one · 2014Pooled it
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- Determinants of Self-Stigma in People with Parkinson's Disease: A Mixed Methods Scoping Review.Journal of Parkinson's disease · 2022Article
- Machine Learning-Based Analysis of Digital Movement Assessment and ExerGame Scores for Parkinson's Disease Severity Estimation.Frontiers in psychology · 2022Article
- Health-Related Quality of Life for Parkinson's Disease Patients and Their Caregivers.Journal of movement disorders · 2021Article
- Neuropsychiatric Features, Health-Related Quality of Life, and Caregiver Burden in Parkinson's Disease.Annals of Indian Academy of NeurologyArticle
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Abstract
purposeThis study describes the health-related quality of life (HRQOL) of Australians living with Parkinson disease (PD) and compares the findings to international reports.
methodsThe Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39) was used to measure HRQOL in 210 individuals with PD living in Australia. In parallel, a tailored literature search identified previous studies on HROQL in people with PD. A quantitative meta-analysis with a random-effects model was used to compare the HRQOL of individuals with PD living in Australia and other countries.
resultsThe mean PDQ-39 summary index (SI) score for this sample of Australians with PD was 20.9 (SD 12.7). Ratings for the dimension of social support and stigma were significantly lower than ratings for bodily discomfort, mobility, activities of daily living, cognition, and emotional well-being. Comparing the Australian and international PD samples revealed a significant heterogeneity in overall HRQOL (I(2)=97%). The mean PDQ-39 SI scores for Australians were lower, indicating better HRQOL relative to samples from other countries.
conclusionsThis Australian sample with PD perceived their HRQOL as poor, although it was less severely compromised than that of international samples. While further research is required, these findings can inform the clinical decision-making processes of physiotherapists.
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