The aim of this study is to evaluate the associations of self-compassion and self-efficacy levels with symptom severity, functional status, and quality of life in individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
100
This study does not involve any therapeutic intervention. Participants will complete a set of self-report questionnaires assessing self-compassion, self-efficacy, symptom severity, functional status, and quality of life. Data will be collected in a single session for observational analysis.
Self-Compassion Scale (SCS) Total Score
Self-compassion will be measured using the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS), a validated self-report instrument assessing multiple dimensions of self-compassion. The total score will be calculated, with higher scores indicating greater self-compassion.
Time frame: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)
Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale Total Score
Self-efficacy will be measured using the Self-Efficacy for Managing Chronic Disease 6-Item Scale, a validated self-report measure. The total score will be calculated, with higher scores indicating greater perceived self-efficacy.
Time frame: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) Total Score
Symptom severity will be measured using the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), a validated clinician-rated instrument assessing motor and non-motor symptoms. Higher total scores indicate greater disease severity.
Time frame: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)
Timed Up and Go (TUG) Test Completion Time in Seconds
Functional mobility will be measured using the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test. The time required to stand up from a chair, walk 3 meters, turn, return, and sit down will be recorded in seconds. Longer times indicate poorer functional mobility.
Time frame: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)
Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT) Distance in Meters
Functional exercise capacity will be measured using the Six-Minute Walk Test (6MWT). The total distance walked in six minutes will be recorded in meters. Greater distances indicate better functional capacity.
Time frame: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)
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Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest) Total Score
Dynamic balance will be measured using the Mini-Balance Evaluation Systems Test (Mini-BESTest), a 14-item performance-based assessment. Total scores range from 0 to 28, with higher scores indicating better balance performance.
Time frame: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)
Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39) Total Score
Quality of life will be measured using the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39), a validated disease-specific instrument. Total scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating poorer quality of life.
Time frame: Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion)