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The impact of Covid-19 restrictions in Ireland on symptom severity in mild to moderate Parkinson's disease
British Journal of Occupational Therapy ; 86(1):20-25, 2023.
Article in English | CINAHL | ID: covidwho-2240329
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

The COVID pandemic and public health restrictions significantly impacted those living with neurological conditions such as Parkinson's Disease due to the curtailment of therapies. Patients attending a single centre movement disorders clinic reported reduced physical activity and quality of life during the pandemic. This study aimed to assess the impact of pandemic restrictions on Parkinson's Disease symptom severity in people with mild to moderate Parkinson's Disease.

Method:

A cross-sectional study design with a convenience sample of 20 people living with mild to moderate Parkinson's Disease was adopted. A telephone survey questionnaire was completed to measure changes in symptom severity on the 14 most common Parkinson's Disease symptoms. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics.

Results:

Nineteen participants completed the survey. Participants frequently reported a decline in nine symptoms of Parkinson's Disease;bradykinesia, rigidity, walking, sleep, mood, memory, quality of life and fatigue. Nil changes in freezing were reported. No change was reported in the nonmotor symptoms of constipation, speech and pain in 75, 65 and 95% of participants, respectively.

Conclusion:

Findings of this study acknowledge the negative impact of restrictions on the motor and nonmotor symptoms of Parkinson's Disease. Flexibility to access and delivery of service should be considered to mitigate any future potential restrictions.
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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: CINAHL Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: British Journal of Occupational Therapy Year: 2023 Document Type: Article

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Full text: Available Collection: Databases of international organizations Database: CINAHL Type of study: Experimental Studies / Prognostic study Language: English Journal: British Journal of Occupational Therapy Year: 2023 Document Type: Article