This study aimed to examine the relationship of quality of life with tremor severity and upper limb functionality in individuals with Parkinson's Disease. The differences between Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire, Nine-Hole Peg Test, grip and pinch strength values in the individuals with and without tremor in the study were investigated.
Evaluating the relationship between Quality of Life and tremor is needed to determine the best physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches for individuals with Parkinson's Disease. This study aimed to examine the relationship of quality of life with tremor severity and upper limb functionality in individuals with Parkinson's Disease. Fifty-two individuals with Parkinson's Disease participated in the study. Quality of Life, tremor amplitude, upper limb functionality, grip and pinch strength were evaluated. The relationship of quality of life with tremor severity and upper limb functionality was examined in individuals with Parkinson's Disease. The results of individuals with and without tremor were compared.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
52
Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (PDQ-39)
Nine-Hole Peg Test
Dynamometer
Pamukkale University
Denizli, Pamukkale, Turkey (Türkiye)
Movement Disorder Society-Sponsored Revision of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale
The Movement Disorder Society-Sponsored Revision of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale. Used for the evaluation of clinical manifestations of Parkinson's disease. The scale consists of 4 subscales: the first part is Non-Motor Aspects of Experiences of Daily Living (13), the second part is Motor Aspects of Experiences of Daily Living (13), the third part is Motor Examination (33), and the fourth part is Motor Complications (6). The total number of items in the scale is 65. The minimum score is 0. The maximum MDS-UPDRS score is higher, given the additional items and scores for each body area, with a maximum score of 272. Higher scores indicate greater impact of Parkinson Disease symptoms.
Time frame: 1 year
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
The Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale aims to measure symptoms of anxiety and depression and consists of 14 items, seven items for the anxiety subscale (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Anxiety) and seven for the depression subscale (Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Depression). Each item is scored on a response-scale with four alternatives ranging between 0 and 3. After adjusting for six items that are reversed scored, all responses are summed to obtain the two subscales. Both depression and anxiety subheadings are scored between 0 and 21. Higher scores indicate greater levels of anxiety or depression. Cut-off scores are 8-10 for doubtful cases and ≥11 for definite cases.
Time frame: 1 year
Parkinson's Disease Quality of Life Questionnaire (PDQ-39)
Used to assess the quality of life of Parkinson's patients
Time frame: 1 year
Electromyography
Used to assess the tremor amplitude of Parkinson's patients
Time frame: 1 year
Nine-Hole Peg Test
Used to assess the upper limb functionality of Parkinson's patients
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Electromyography
Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale
The Movement Disorder Society-Sponsored Revision of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale
Time frame: 1 year
Dynamometer
Used to assess the grip and pinch strength of Parkinson's patients
Time frame: 1 year