Depressive symptoms and perception of quality of life in Parkinson's disease

Scalzo, Paula Luciana; Kümmer, Arthur; Cardoso, Francisco; Teixeira, Antônio Lúcio

doi:10.1590/s0004-282x2009000200006

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“…Another research 28 that applied the same protocol, the PDQ-39, found no relationship between worsening in the communication aspect and poor quality of life.…”

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“…A research that evaluated the relationship between depressive symptoms and quality of life in individuals with PD found that the worst scores on the Beck Depression Inventory, the worse is the perception of quality of life 28 . The present study evaluated the impact of vocal disorders in the quality of life through the Voice-Related Quality of Life protocol, and found a worse perception of quality of life related to voice, in all domains, in the PD Group.…”

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Idiopathic Parkinson's disease: vocal and quality of life analysis

Silva

Gama

Cardoso³

et al. 2012

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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OBJECTIVE: To compare voice and life quality of male patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease, with individuals without disease (Control Group). METHODS: A cross-sectional study that evaluated the voice of individuals with Parkinson's disease, the group was composed of 27 subjects, aged from 39 to 79 years-old (average 59.96). The Control Group was matched on sex and age. Participants underwent voice recording. Perceptual evaluation was made using GRBASI scale, which considers G as the overall degree of dysphonia, R as roughness, B as breathiness, A as asthenia, S as strain and I as instability. The acoustic parameters analyzed were: fundamental frequency, jitter, shimmer, and harmonic to noise ratio (NHR). For vocal self-perception analysis, we used the Voice Related Quality of Life protocol. RESULTS: Fundamental frequency and jitter presented higher values in the Parkinson's group. NHR values were higher in the Control Group. Perceptual analysis showed a deviation ranging. The vocal disorder self-perception demonstrated a worse impact on quality of life. CONCLUSIONS: Individuals with Parkinson's disease have an altered voice quality and a negative impact on quality of life.

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“…Another research 28 that applied the same protocol, the PDQ-39, found no relationship between worsening in the communication aspect and poor quality of life.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 98%

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Idiopathic Parkinson's disease: vocal and quality of life analysis

Silva

Gama

Cardoso³

et al. 2012

Arq. Neuro-Psiquiatr.

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“…The QoL in PD patients includes the individual's symptoms and physical functioning, as well as psychosocial variables 26 . Although many studies demonstrated that the motor symptoms contribute to the worsening of the perception of QoL in individuals with PD, these investigations predominantly correlated the items of the UPDRS with the dimensions from the PDQ-39 [10][11][12][13] .…”

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Impact of changes in balance and walking capacity on the quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease

Scalzo

Flores

Marques

et al. 2012

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Parkinson' s disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder and it affects 0.3% of the population at large 1 . Pathologically, PD is characterized by the loss of the dopaminergic neurons from the substantia nigra pars compacta, causing the reduction of the striatal dopamine levels 2 . Clinically, PD is marked by the presence of tremors at rest, rigidity and bradykinesia 2 . With the PD progression, other impairments occur, such as postural instability 3 and gait dysfunctions 4 . These impairments result in a greater propensity to falls [5][6][7] , as well as a reduced capacity to walk 8 , and lead to progressive functional restraints. These physical aspects contribute to worsen the quality of life (QoL) in patients with PD 9-13 .QoL is a multidimensional concept that refers to an individual' s subjective perception concerning their life and other aspects, such as familial relationships, the patient' s own health, financial issues, housing, social life and leisure ABSTRACTParkinson's disease (PD) is characterized by motor symptoms that cause the decline of functional capacity and affect the quality of life (QoL). Objective: To evaluate the impact of changes in balance and walking capacity on the PD. Methods: The instruments used were: Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS), modified Hoehn and Yahr Scale (HY), Schwab and England scale (SE), quality of life questionnaire (PDQ-39), Berg balance Scale (BBS) and six-minute walk test (6MWT). Results: Thirty-six patients with mean disease duration of 7.3 years were assessed. Lower scores on the BBS and shorter distances walked during the 6MWT correlated with a poorer perception of QoL. This correlation occurred at the expense of the mobility and daily living activities domains. Conclusion: Our results indicated that the impairment in balance while performing functional activities and the reduction in walking capacity are important factors that negatively affect the perception of QoL in PD patients.Key words: Parkinson's disease, quality of life, postural balance. RESUMOA doença de Parkinson (DP) é caracterizada por sintomas motores que causam declínio da capacidade funcional e afetam a qualidade de vida (QV). Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto das mudanças no equilíbrio e na capacidade de marcha em doentes com DP. Métodos: Foram utilizados instrumentos específicos para avaliação clínica da DP: Escala Unificada de Avaliação da Doença de Parkinson (UPDRS), Escala de Hoehn e Yahr (HY) modificada, Escala de Schwab e England (SE), questionário de qualidade de vida (PDQ-39), Escala de Equilíbrio de Berg (EEB) e teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6M). Resultados: Foram avaliados 36 pacientes, com duração média da doença de 7,3 anos. Menores pontuações na EEB e menores distâncias percorridas durante o TC6M mostraram correlação com pior percepção da QV. Essa correlação ocorreu em detrimento dos domínios de mobilidade e atividades de vida diária. Conclusão: Nossos resultados indicaram que o prejuízo no equilíbrio durante a realização de atividades funcio...

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“…4,8,17,42 Therefore, various manifestations can have a negative effect on quality of life. 13,37,38 This underscores the notion that non-motor symptoms should be evaluated.…”

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“…[4][5][6][7] In PD patients, disability can result from distinct features such as motor impairment, non-motor complications, 4,8 and treatment side effects. Studies have shown that PD-related motor symptoms, [9][10][11][12][13] affective disorder, [13][14][15][16][17] and cognitive dysfunction 14 can be determinants of quality of life. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), quality of life (QOL) is "individuals' perception of their position in life in the context of the culture and value systems in which they live and in relation to their goals, expectations, standards and concerns".…”

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