This study aims to evaluate the exercise regimens of individuals with Parkinson's.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
138
Participants responded to questions about their exercise habits and perceived levels of intensity as well as demographic information.
University of Kentucky
Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Age
Average age of participants enrolled
Time frame: Reported at baseline
Self-reported age of Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis
Average age of diagnosis with Parkinson's Disease for enrolled participants.
Time frame: Reported at baseline
Self-reported education level
Number of participants reporting 1. less than 12 years of school, 2. completed high school, 3. completed bachelor degree, 4. completed graduate/advanced degree.
Time frame: Reported at baseline
Self-reported living situation
Number of participants reporting 1.living alone, 2. living with others 3. living in a healthcare facility
Time frame: Reported at baseline
Self-reported number of years taking medicine for Parkinson's Disease
Average number of years participants reported taking medication for Parkinson's Disease
Time frame: Reported at baseline
Self-reported brain stimulation treatment
Number of participants reporting they have undergone deep brain stimulation for Parkinson's Disease.
Time frame: Reported at baseline
Self-reported stage of Parkinson's Disease
Average reported stage of Parkinson's Disease participants (1. mild with no symptoms, 2. mild with symptoms, 3. moderate, 4. advanced, able to walk 5. advanced, unable to walk).
Time frame: Reported at baseline
Self-reported physical help requirement
Number of participants reporting 1. they need help from another person during the day or 2. they do not need help from another person during the day.
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Time frame: Reported at baseline
Self-reported walking ability
Number of participants reporting 1. ability to walk unaided, 2. ability to walk with an assistive device, or 3. requiring assistance to walk
Time frame: Reported at baseline
Self-reported mobility level
Participants reported mobility level ranging from independent to total assist required.
Time frame: Reported at baseline
Self-reported current exercise habits survey
3 question survey component evaluating the exercise habits of individuals with Parkinson's Disease using a Likert scale from 0-5 where 5 indicated a higher levels of exercise.
Time frame: Reported at baseline
Perceived levels of intensity
7 question survey evaluating the level of intensity of exercise of individuals with Parkinson's Disease using a Likert scale from 0-5 where 5 indicated higher levels of intensity.
Time frame: Reported at baseline