Alen Kapel, Domen Serdoner, Ester Fabiani, T. Velnar
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to demonstrate the impact of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on patients with Parkinson disease in the absence of physiotherapy interventions. We analyzed 42 patient surveys on motor and mental aspects in the neurological state. The survey was conducted in 3 primary care–level clinics specialized in neurological rehabilitation in the seventh week of COVID-19 restrictions, which started on March 13, 2020. A number of deteriorations, worsening of disorder, and emerging conditions were found. The absence of physiotherapy interventions in COVID-19 restrictions had a significant multidimensional impact on the neurological state of patients with Parkinson disease.
期刊介绍:
Topics in Geriatric Rehabilitation, (TGR) is a peer-reviewed journal that presents clinical, basic, and applied research, as well as theoretic information, consolidated into a clinically relevant format and provides a resource for the healthcare professional practicing in the area of geriatric rehabilitation. TGR provides useful, treatment-related information written by and for specialists in all aspects of geriatric care. Each issue focuses on a specific topic, providing dependable hands-on tips and techniques.