ArticleHealth expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy2021
Perceptions of aquatic physiotherapy and health-related quality of life among people with Parkinson's disease.
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- Physical exercise for people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2024Pooled it
- Physical exercise for people with Parkinson's disease: a systematic review and network meta-analysis.The Cochrane database of systematic reviews · 2023Pooled it
- Prevention of Falls in Parkinson's Disease: Guidelines and Gaps.Movement disorders clinical practice · 2023Review
- Impact of Kinesiotherapy and Hydrokinetic Therapy on the Rehabilitation of Balance, Gait and Functional Capacity in Patients with Lower Limb Amputation: A Pilot Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2022Article
- Perceptions of aquatic physiotherapy and health-related quality of life among people with Parkinson's disease.Health expectations : an international journal of public participation in health care and health policy · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundEnablers for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) participating in aquatic physiotherapy have been identified, and exercise improves health-related quality of life (HRQoL) but it is unclear whether all enablers and barriers for aquatic physiotherapy specific to the PD population have been explored.
objectiveTo describe HRQoL in people with PD who have undertaken aquatic physiotherapy, and explore their perceptions and attitudes regarding the programme.
methodsTwenty-one participants who participated in a pilot trial on aquatic physiotherapy were included. Participants completed a survey regarding their experiences. The Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39) and Personal Well-being Index-Adult (PWI) were used to quantify HRQoL, whilst focus groups were conducted to explore their perceptions and attitudes. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize HRQoL scores. Focus group data were analysed using the deductive coding method.
resultsMost participants felt that the aquatic programme was worthwhile (n = 20/21, 95%). However, they had poor overall well-being (mean 41.6, SD 13.5) and HRQoL (mean 31.0, SD 13.2) as measured by the PWI and PDQ-39. Several barriers to aquatic therapy including safety when getting dressed, fatigue and transport were identified although many enablers were also identified, including an improvement in function, less falls and group socialization.
conclusionsAquatic physiotherapy was well-accepted. Participants felt their function improved and felt safe in the water. HRQoL is lower in individuals with PD when compared to Australian norms; thus, interventions to optimize HRQoL need to be explored further. PATIENT OR PUBLIC CONTRIBUTION: Patients participated in the aquatic intervention, survey and focus groups.
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