ArticleJournal of Parkinson's disease2026
When Parkinson's disease interferes in a couple's life: A qualitative study.
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- Addressing Care Partner Burden from the Underrecognition of Iatrogenic Sexual Behavior Changes in Parkinson's Disease.Movement disorders : official journal of the Movement Disorder Society · 2026Article
- Exploring the Impact of Parkinson's Disease on Marital Relationships.Nursing reports (Pavia, Italy) · 2026Article
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Abstract
The present study aimed to provide an overview of the experiences of couples coping with Parkinson's disease (PD), along with a synthesis of the mechanisms involved in changes within the couple's relationship in the context of PD. These mechanisms were identified using a qualitative approach: dyadic Interpretative Phenomenological Analysis. Forty-five couples separated in three groups according to disease progression, participated. Interviews were conducted separately with each partner. After individual analysis, the salient individual and dyadic phenomena were identified at the group level. Three mechanisms emerged regardless of disease stage: having divergent views on PD, being united and cohesive, avoiding discussing the disease. Other mechanisms were more specific to some stages. Even with few consequences on independence, PD can significantly impact the couple's dynamics. In most cases, strategies for adjusting to PD and/or the changes it causes in the couple's relationship lead to tension and negative emotions. Better support for both partners is needed to promote better adjustment strategies from the early stage of PD.
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