| Literature DB >> 33459663 |
Trine HØrmann Thomsen1,2, Susanna M Wallerstedt3,4, Kristian Winge5, Filip Bergquist3,6.
Abstract
People with Parkinson's disease (PwP) have been suggested to be more vulnerable to negative psychological and psycho-social effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our aim was to assess the potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in PwP. A Danish/Swedish cohort of 67 PwP was analysed. Health-related quality of life (HRQL), depression, anxiety, apathy, sleep and motor symptom-scores were included in the analysis. Additionally, the Danish participants provided free-text descriptions of life during the pandemic. Overall, the participants reported significantly better HRQL during the COVID-19 period compared with before. Reduced social pressure may be part of the explanation. Despite worsened anxiety, night sleep improved.Entities:
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Year: 2021 PMID: 33459663 DOI: 10.3233/JPD-202342
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Parkinsons Dis ISSN: 1877-7171 Impact factor: 5.568