The aim of this study is to evaluate the different aspects of sexual function among adults with Parkinson Disease to develop a treatment and address sexual problems as a routine part of diagnostic workup and therapeutic planning.
Because there is limited literature on sexual function in Parkinson disease, in this study, we examined sexual functioning in a large groups of patients with idiopathic Parkinson Disease compared with healthy subjects in the Italian community. To assess sexual function in PD we used the Brief Index of Sexual Functioning \[(BISF-M for man; BISF-W for woman), the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) and the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI). Participants were also assessed by the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI). This study aimed to provide a thorough epidemiological description of sexual dysfunction in Parkinson's disease. The knowledge of sexual function in PD might help to plan effective interventionist measures and ultimately to optimize patient's and the partner's quality of life. Parkinson patients (aged 40-80) and 123 healthy controls (aged 40-80) will be recruited from four Italian Movement Disorders Clinics.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
244
Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda
Milan, Italy, Italy
BISF
Brief Index of Sexual Functioning (BISF-M for man; BISF-W for woman)International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF) Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI)
Time frame: Baseline
BDI
Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) is a 21.-item self report inventory, for measuring the severity of depression in clinical and nonclinical populations.
Time frame: Baseline
PDQ8
Parkinson' Disease Questionnaire-8 (PDQ- 8) is a self completion PRO designed to address aspects of functioning and well-being for those affected by Parkinson's disease.
Time frame: Baseline
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