Iris Lin1, Briana Edison1, Sneha Mantri2, Steven Albert3, Margaret Daeschler4, Catherine Kopil5, Connie Marras6, Lana M Chahine1. 1. Department of Neurology, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America. 2. Department of Neurology, Duke University, Durham, NC, United States of America. 3. Graduate School of Public Health, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States of America. 4. Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, NY, United States of America. 5. The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research, New York, NY, United States of America. 6. Department of Neurology, University of Toronto, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Fatigue is common in Parkinson's Disease, but few effective treatments are available for it. Exploring triggers and alleviating factors, including effects of exercise, could inform development of management strategies for Parkinson's Disease fatigue. OBJECTIVES: To examine triggers and alleviating factors for fatigue reported by individuals with Parkinson's Disease, including perceived effect of exercise. METHODS: A sample of individuals with self-reported Parkinson's Disease participating in the study Fox Insight were administered an online survey. The survey included the Parkinson's Fatigue Scale, the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, and multiple-choice questions about triggers and alleviating factors for fatigue. RESULTS: Among the sample of 1,029 individuals with Parkinson's disease, mean (standard deviation (SD)) age was 67.4 (9.3) years, 44.0% were female. Parkinson's Fatigue Scale score ranged from 16-80, mean (SD) 48.8 (16.2). Poor sleep (62.1%) and physical exertion (45.1%) were frequently reported triggers for fatigue. Coping strategies including sitting quietly (58.1%), laying down with or without napping, and exercise (20%). Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly scores were higher in those who reported that exercise alleviated their fatigue (49.7%) compared to those who reported it worsened their fatigue (18.9%) (mean (SD) score 158.5 (88.8) vs 119.8 (66.6) respectively; p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Several behavioral and environmental triggers and alleviating strategies for fatigue are reported by individuals with Parkinson's disease. Many feel that exercise alleviates fatigue, though the relationship between exercise and fatigue in Parkinson's Disease appears complex. This exploratory study may inform future development of treatments or coping strategies for Parkinson's disease fatigue.
BACKGROUND:Fatigue is common in Parkinson's Disease, but few effective treatments are available for it. Exploring triggers and alleviating factors, including effects of exercise, could inform development of management strategies for Parkinson's Diseasefatigue. OBJECTIVES: To examine triggers and alleviating factors for fatigue reported by individuals with Parkinson's Disease, including perceived effect of exercise. METHODS: A sample of individuals with self-reported Parkinson's Disease participating in the study Fox Insight were administered an online survey. The survey included the Parkinson's Fatigue Scale, the Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly, and multiple-choice questions about triggers and alleviating factors for fatigue. RESULTS: Among the sample of 1,029 individuals with Parkinson's disease, mean (standard deviation (SD)) age was 67.4 (9.3) years, 44.0% were female. Parkinson's Fatigue Scale score ranged from 16-80, mean (SD) 48.8 (16.2). Poor sleep (62.1%) and physical exertion (45.1%) were frequently reported triggers for fatigue. Coping strategies including sitting quietly (58.1%), laying down with or without napping, and exercise (20%). Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly scores were higher in those who reported that exercise alleviated their fatigue (49.7%) compared to those who reported it worsened their fatigue (18.9%) (mean (SD) score 158.5 (88.8) vs 119.8 (66.6) respectively; p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: Several behavioral and environmental triggers and alleviating strategies for fatigue are reported by individuals with Parkinson's disease. Many feel that exercise alleviates fatigue, though the relationship between exercise and fatigue in Parkinson's Disease appears complex. This exploratory study may inform future development of treatments or coping strategies for Parkinson's diseasefatigue.
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