Parkinson's DiseasePub Date : 2024-11-18eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2024/3654652
Jennifer S Pigott, Megan Armstrong, Nujhat Tabassum, Nathan Davies, Anette Schrag
{"title":"Effectiveness and Feasibility of Nonpharmacological Interventions for People With Parkinson's Disease and Cognitive Impairment on Patient-Centred Outcomes: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.","authors":"Jennifer S Pigott, Megan Armstrong, Nujhat Tabassum, Nathan Davies, Anette Schrag","doi":"10.1155/2024/3654652","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/3654652","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Background:</b> Cognitive impairment is common in Parkinson's disease (PD) but has limited treatment options. Medication has shown some benefits but accompanied by risk of adverse events. We aimed to investigate effectiveness and feasibility of nonpharmacological interventions for people with PD and cognitive impairment on patient-centred outcomes. <b>Methods:</b> Systematic searches of five databases (MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, PsycINFO and Web of Science) were performed for studies evaluating nonpharmacological interventions for people with PD and cognitive impairment, reporting health-related quality of life, function (activities of daily living) or wellbeing outcomes, published up to 15 May 2023. Two reviewers independently assessed full-text articles and one reviewer extracted data, with a second reviewer reliability checking all data extraction. Randomised controlled trials (RCTs) were synthesised through meta-analysis using a random-effects meta-analysis with restricted maximum likelihood method pooled estimate and observational studies through narrative synthesis. <b>Results:</b> Eleven RCTs and three noncontrolled studies were included, studying a range of interventions: cognitive training, cognitive stimulation, cognitive rehabilitation, physical and cognitive exercise, goal management training, psychoeducation with mindfulness, broader rehabilitation programs and a psychological intervention. Feasibility was demonstrated. The majority showed effectiveness for their primary outcome. Meta-analysis showed no significant improvement in HrQoL (seven RCTs: pooled effect, standardised mean difference, -0.20 [-0.57-0.18]) or function (four RCTs: 0.08 [-0.36, 0.52]), and wellbeing measurement was infrequent and indirect. Quality of evidence was judged as very low, limiting the conclusions drawn. <b>Conclusion:</b> Whilst nonpharmacological trials for cognitive impairment in PD have shown promise, we found no evidence of effectiveness on HrQoL, function or wellbeing. However, this is based on very low-quality evidence from a small number of diverse studies, not powered for these outcomes. Feasibility of a range of interventions has been demonstrated in both PD-mild cognitive impairment and PD-dementia. There is a need for more robust, adequately powered studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":19907,"journal":{"name":"Parkinson's Disease","volume":"2024 ","pages":"3654652"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11588407/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142716313","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parkinson's DiseasePub Date : 2024-11-05eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2024/5485811
Yeray González-Zamorano, Marcos Moreno-Verdú, Josué Fernández-Carnero, Jaime Herreros-Rodríguez, Juan Pablo Romero
{"title":"Validation and Psychometric Properties of the Spanish Version of King's Parkinson's Disease Pain Scale.","authors":"Yeray González-Zamorano, Marcos Moreno-Verdú, Josué Fernández-Carnero, Jaime Herreros-Rodríguez, Juan Pablo Romero","doi":"10.1155/2024/5485811","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5485811","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p><b>Objective:</b> To assess the psychometric properties of the Spanish King's Parkinson's Disease Pain Scale (KPPS). <b>Design:</b> A descriptive transversal study at a Spanish hospital. <b>Methods:</b> Fifty-three Parkinson's disease (PD) patients suffering from otherwise explained pain (34 females, age = 63.42 ± 10.52 years, time with disease = 7.25 ± 4.65 years) were evaluated by the KPPS, Brief Pain Inventory (BPI), two Pain Pressure Thresholds (PPTs), Widespread Mechanical Hyperalgesia (WMH), and Conditioned Pain Modulation (CPM). A retest of the KPPS was performed 7-15 days later. Internal consistency, test-retest reliability (intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC)), measurement error, factor structure, and criterion/convergent validity were assessed. <b>Results:</b> Internal consistency of the Spanish KPPS was acceptable (Cronbach's alpha = 0.77). The mean test and retest total KPPS scores were similar (test = 34.83 ± 23.50 points, retest = 35.87 ± 26.23 points), and test-retest reliability was good (ICC = 0.85, 95% CI = 0.75-0.91). Standard error of measurement (SEM) was 9.1 points and smallest detectable change (SDC) was 25.22 points. The sampling adequacy was not sufficient to perform factor analysis. The total KPPS score was not correlated to the BPI intensity subscale (<i>r</i> = 0.18, <i>p</i>=0.19), but it was moderately and positively correlated to the interference subscale (<i>r</i> = 0.43, <i>p</i>=0.001). The total KPPS was moderately and negatively correlated to both the remote PPT (<i>r</i> = -0.4, <i>p</i>=0.003) and WMH (<i>r</i> = -0.38, <i>p</i>=0.005). No statistical correlations were found with local PPT or CPM. <b>Conclusion:</b> The present study provides evidence that the Spanish KPPS effectively measures pain in individuals with PD, with its total score demonstrating good reliability, minimal measurement error, and adequate criterion and convergent validity.</p>","PeriodicalId":19907,"journal":{"name":"Parkinson's Disease","volume":"2024 ","pages":"5485811"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-11-05","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11557175/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142625684","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parkinson's DiseasePub Date : 2024-08-31eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2024/2820257
Olivia Plant, Annika Kienast, Daniel S Drew, Elitsa D Slavkova, Kinan Muhammed, Helen Kennerley, Masud Husain
{"title":"A Cognitive-Behavioral Model of Apathy in Parkinson's Disease.","authors":"Olivia Plant, Annika Kienast, Daniel S Drew, Elitsa D Slavkova, Kinan Muhammed, Helen Kennerley, Masud Husain","doi":"10.1155/2024/2820257","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/2820257","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Apathy is recognized to be a common, disabling syndrome that occurs across a range of psychiatric and neurological conditions, including Parkinson's disease. It can have a significant impact on quality of life, both for people affected and those around them. Currently, there are no established, evidence-based treatments for this debilitating syndrome. Assessment and treatment have been complicated by overlaps with depression and anhedonia, as well as a lack of understanding of the underlying mechanisms. Emerging lines of evidence conceptualize apathy as a reduction of motivation associated with disordered effort-based decision-making and dysfunction of distinct neural circuitry between the basal ganglia and medial prefrontal cortex. Here, we introduce a novel cognitive-behavioral framework that can inform a clinician's conceptualization and treatment of apathy, using cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. We focus on people with Parkinson's disease in our model, but our approach is transdiagnostic and can be applied to other conditions. It considers both individual targets for therapy as well as maintenance and intervention at a systemic level. The generalizability and parsimony of the framework provides a structured assessment and formulation of apathy, while also allowing clinicians to remain sensitive to other neuropsychiatric symptoms that can occur alongside apathy, such as depression and anxiety.</p>","PeriodicalId":19907,"journal":{"name":"Parkinson's Disease","volume":"2024 ","pages":"2820257"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11380718/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142154804","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parkinson's DiseasePub Date : 2024-08-27eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2024/5551796
Laura Culicetto, Caterina Formica, Viviana Lo Buono, Desirèe Latella, Giuseppa Maresca, Amelia Brigandì, Chiara Sorbera, Giuseppe Di Lorenzo, Angelo Quartarone, Silvia Marino
{"title":"Possible Implications of Managing Alexithymia on Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease: A Systematic Review.","authors":"Laura Culicetto, Caterina Formica, Viviana Lo Buono, Desirèe Latella, Giuseppa Maresca, Amelia Brigandì, Chiara Sorbera, Giuseppe Di Lorenzo, Angelo Quartarone, Silvia Marino","doi":"10.1155/2024/5551796","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/5551796","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alexithymia, characterized by difficulty in recognizing and verbalizing emotions, is reported to be more prevalent in subjects with Parkinson's disease (PD) than in the general population. Although it is one of the nonmotor symptoms of PD, alexithymia is often overlooked in clinical practice. The aim of this systematic review is to investigate the prevalence of alexithymia in PD, assess its impact on quality of life, and explore the rehabilitation approaches for alexithymia. Research articles, selected from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science, were limited to those published in English from 2013 to 2023. The search terms combined were \"Alexithymia,\" \"Parkinson's disease,\", and \"Quality of life.\" Current literature review indicates that alexithymia is commonly assessed using the Toronto Alexithymia Scale (TAS-20), and it is associated with deficits in visuospatial and executive functions. Presently, rehabilitation interventions for alexithymia are scarce, and their effectiveness remains controversial. Future research should focus on developing comprehensive assessments and rehabilitation strategies for emotional processing, considering its significant impact on the quality of life of both patients and caregivers.</p>","PeriodicalId":19907,"journal":{"name":"Parkinson's Disease","volume":"2024 ","pages":"5551796"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11371456/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142126374","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parkinson's DiseasePub Date : 2024-08-22eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2024/6111483
Ananya Yakkundi, Radha Gupta, Kokila Ramesh, Amit Verma, Umair Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad Ansari
{"title":"Implications of Convolutional Neural Network for Brain MRI Image Classification to Identify Alzheimer's Disease.","authors":"Ananya Yakkundi, Radha Gupta, Kokila Ramesh, Amit Verma, Umair Khan, Mushtaq Ahmad Ansari","doi":"10.1155/2024/6111483","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/6111483","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Alzheimer's disease is a chronic clinical condition that is predominantly seen in age groups above 60 years. The early detection of the disease through image classification aids in effective diagnosis and suitable treatment. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) data on Alzheimer's disease have been collected from Kaggle which is a freely available data source. These datasets are divided into training and validation sets. The present study focuses on training MRI datasets using TinyNet architecture that suits small-scale image classification problems by overcoming the disadvantages of large convolutional neural networks. The architecture is designed such that convergence time is reduced and overall generalization is improved. Though the number of parameters used in this architecture is lesser than the existing networks, still this network can provide better results. Training MRI datasets achieved an accuracy of 98% with the method used with a 2% error rate and 80% for the validation MRI datasets with a 20% error rate. Furthermore, to validate the model-supporting data collected from Kaggle and other open-source platforms, a comparative analysis is performed to substantiate TinyNet's applicability and is projected in the discussion section. Transfer learning techniques are employed to infer the differences and to improve the model's efficiency. Furthermore, experiments are included for fine-tuning attempts at the TinyNet architecture to assess how the nuances in convolutional neural networks have an impact on its performance.</p>","PeriodicalId":19907,"journal":{"name":"Parkinson's Disease","volume":"2024 ","pages":"6111483"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-08-22","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11362580/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142110736","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parkinson's DiseasePub Date : 2024-07-25eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2024/5519396
María Fernanda Urmeneta-Ortíz, Aldo Rafael Tejeda-Martínez, Orfil González-Reynoso, Mario Eduardo Flores-Soto
{"title":"Potential Neuroprotective Effect of the Endocannabinoid System on Parkinson's Disease.","authors":"María Fernanda Urmeneta-Ortíz, Aldo Rafael Tejeda-Martínez, Orfil González-Reynoso, Mario Eduardo Flores-Soto","doi":"10.1155/2024/5519396","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/5519396","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by alterations in motor capacity resulting from a decrease in the neurotransmitter dopamine due to the selective death of dopaminergic neurons of the nigrostriatal pathway. Unfortunately, conventional pharmacological treatments fail to halt disease progression; therefore, new therapeutic strategies are needed, and currently, some are being investigated. The endocannabinoid system (ECS), highly expressed in the basal ganglia (BG) circuit, undergoes alterations in response to dopaminergic depletion, potentially contributing to motor symptoms and the etiopathogenesis of PD. Substantial evidence supports the neuroprotective role of the ECS through various mechanisms, including anti-inflammatory, antioxidative, and antiapoptotic effects. Therefore, the ECS emerges as a promising target for PD treatment. This review provides a comprehensive summary of current clinical and preclinical evidence concerning ECS alterations in PD, along with potential pharmacological targets that may exert the protection of dopaminergic neurons.</p>","PeriodicalId":19907,"journal":{"name":"Parkinson's Disease","volume":"2024 ","pages":"5519396"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-07-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11300097/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141894044","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parkinson's DiseasePub Date : 2024-06-25eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2024/3561881
Huijing Liu, Wei Du, Shuhua Li, Ying Jin, Haibo Chen, Wen Su
{"title":"China's Modified Version of Sniffin' Sticks 12-Identification Test Used in Chinese Parkinson's Disease and Multiple System Patients: Comparison of Three Olfactory Testing Methods.","authors":"Huijing Liu, Wei Du, Shuhua Li, Ying Jin, Haibo Chen, Wen Su","doi":"10.1155/2024/3561881","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/3561881","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>The aim of this study was to compare the Sniffin' Sticks 12-identification test (SIT-12), China-modified version of the SIT-12 test (Ch-SIT-12) and brief smell identification test for Chinese (B-SITC) in Chinese population of Parkinson's disease (PD) and multiple system atrophy (MSA).</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>36 patients with PD and 7 patients with MSA were enrolled in this study. Three olfactory testing methods (SIT-12, Ch-SIT-12, and B-SITC) were used to test the olfactory function in all participants. Furthermore, demographic and clinical data were collected.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>There was no significant difference between three olfactory tests in patients with PD (B-SITC vs. SIT-12: <i>P</i>=0.508; Ch-SIT-12 vs. B-SITC: <i>P</i>=0.146; and SIT-12 vs. Ch-SIT-12: <i>P</i>=0.375). Tremor-dominant (TD) subtypes have better olfactory function than akinetic-rigid dominant (ARD) subtypes when using Ch-SIT-12 (77.8% vs. 29.6%, <i>P</i>=0.019) or B-SITC (55.6% vs. 14.8%, <i>P</i>=0.026). There was a statistical difference between the PD and MSA using Ch-SIT-12 to test the olfactory function (<i>P</i>=0.046).</p><p><strong>Conclusions: </strong>Our results indicated that SIT-12, Ch-SIT-12 and B-SITC can be used for the detection of olfactory dysfunction in Chinese population of PD. TD subtypes may have better olfactory function than ARD subtypes. In addition, Ch-SIT-12 may be used to differentiate PD from MSA, but that should be confirmed in a larger population.</p>","PeriodicalId":19907,"journal":{"name":"Parkinson's Disease","volume":"2024 ","pages":"3561881"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-25","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11219208/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141492951","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parkinson's DiseasePub Date : 2024-06-20eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2024/5580870
Chatkaew Pongmala, Chernkhuan Stonsaovapak, Austin Luker, Alexis Griggs, Miriam van Emde Boas, Jacob M Haus, Nicolaas I Bohnen
{"title":"Association of Specific Leg Muscle Strength and Motor Features in Parkinson's Disease.","authors":"Chatkaew Pongmala, Chernkhuan Stonsaovapak, Austin Luker, Alexis Griggs, Miriam van Emde Boas, Jacob M Haus, Nicolaas I Bohnen","doi":"10.1155/2024/5580870","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5580870","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Background: </strong>Postural instability and gait difficulties (PIGD) are a significant cause of falls, mobility loss, and lower quality of life in Parkinson's disease (PD). The connection between PD progression and diminished strength in the lower limbs has been acknowledged. However, the identification of specific muscle groups linked to PIGD and non-PIGD motor features is still unknown.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>To explore the relationship between the strength of specific lower limb muscle groups, along with muscle mass, and their associations with PIGD, PIGD subtypes, and non-PIGD motor features in PD.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>95 PD participants underwent detailed motor and non-motor test batteries, including lower limb isometric strength testing and whole-body lean mass assessments. Correlation analysis and univariate and multivariate linear/logistic forward stepwise regression were performed to test associations between PIGD and non-PIGD motor features with normalized value (z-score) of lower limb muscle strength and measures of lean mass.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Multivariate regression analysis, adjusted for age, gender, and levodopa equivalent dose, revealed that hip abductor strength was significantly associated with overall PIGD motor severity ratings (<i>p</i> < 0.001), impaired balance (<i>p</i> < 0.001), and non-PIGD Parkinsonian motor features (<i>p</i> < 0.001). Conversely, hip extensor strength was significantly associated with falls, slow walking, and FoG motor features (<i>p</i>=0.016; <i>p</i>=0.003; <i>p</i>=0.020, respectively).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>We found that lower hip abductor strength was associated with PIGD and non-PIGD motor features. The association between non-PIGD motor features may suggest specific vulnerability of the hip abductors as part of a proposed brain-muscle loop hypothesis in PD. Moreover, lower hip extensor strength correlated with falls, slow walking, and FoG.</p>","PeriodicalId":19907,"journal":{"name":"Parkinson's Disease","volume":"2024 ","pages":"5580870"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11211005/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470087","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Garba Dance Is Effective in Parkinson's Disease Patients: A Pilot Study.","authors":"Anish Mehta,Pooja Dugani,Rohan Mahale,Nandakumar,Krishna Haskar Dhanyamraju,R Pradeep,Mahendra Javali,Purushottam Acharya,R Srinivasa","doi":"10.1155/2024/5580653","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1155/2024/5580653","url":null,"abstract":"BackgroundDance as therapy is gaining attention as an adjuvant option for Parkinson's disease (PD). Assessing culturally popular dance forms is crucial for promoting the acceptance of dance therapy in a culturally sensitive context.ObjectivesThe pilot study evaluated the efficacy of Garba dance for alleviating motor symptoms, nonmotor symptoms, cognitive functions, and mood. Furthermore, this pilot study also assessed the tolerability and safety of this dance form using fatigue severity scale and assessing falls, respectively.MethodsEligible participants with mild-to-moderate PD (H&Y stage 1 to 2.5) were sequentially randomized into the dance therapy, physical therapy, or control groups. Motor symptoms, nonmotor symptoms, cognitive functions, and mood were assessed using standard scales at baseline, week 6, and week 12. Tolerability was measured using the Fatigue Severity Scale, and safety was assessed by monitoring falls.ResultsIn the Garba dance group, significant improvements in UPDRS scores were observed at week 6 (p=0.002) and week 12 (p < 0.001) compared to baseline. At week 12, UPDRS scores were better in the Garba dance group as compared to the control and physical therapy groups. Freezing of gait significantly improved at week 6 (p < 0.001) and week 12 (p < 0.001) in the Garba dance group. Garba dance also led to significant improvements in mood and sleep. Tolerability was favorable, with significantly better fatigue severity scores in the Garba dance group at week 12 compared to controls and physical therapy. About 6 patients in Garba dance group experienced near falls.ConclusionUnderscoring a cautious optimism, results of the current study indicate that Garba dance may be an effective, safe, and well-tolerated intervention for Indian patients with mild-to-moderate PD (H&Y stage 1 to 2.5).","PeriodicalId":19907,"journal":{"name":"Parkinson's Disease","volume":"58 1","pages":"5580653"},"PeriodicalIF":3.2,"publicationDate":"2024-06-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142202134","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Parkinson's DiseasePub Date : 2024-06-06eCollection Date: 2024-01-01DOI: 10.1155/2024/9614163
Junle Chen, Yanjun Zhou, Hengyi Rao, Jianghong Liu
{"title":"Mental Fatigue in Parkinson's Disease: Systematic Review and Evaluation of Self-Reported Fatigue Scales.","authors":"Junle Chen, Yanjun Zhou, Hengyi Rao, Jianghong Liu","doi":"10.1155/2024/9614163","DOIUrl":"10.1155/2024/9614163","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Fatigue is a common and debilitating symptom affecting a significant proportion of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD), often overshadowing even motor symptoms in its impact on quality of life. The accurate definition and assessment of mental fatigue in PD is crucial for both clinical management and research, yet it remains a challenge due to the subjective nature of the symptom and the heterogeneity of assessment scales. This systematic review examined the existing measures of self-reported mental fatigue in PD by searching through PubMed, Embase, and Scopus databases using specific keywords from 2001 to 2024. Out of the 4182 articles found, 40 met the inclusion criteria, and 14 different scales were identified to measure self-reported fatigue in PD patients. However, most of these scales lack a consistent definition of fatigue, indicating a need for validated combinations of unidimensional and multidimensional scales to accurately assess mental fatigue in PD. The review found that it is best to use Fatigue Severity Inventory (FSI) and Multidimensional Fatigue Inventory (MdFI) to screen for severity of PD mental fatigue and Neuro-QoL Item Bank v1.0 (Neuro-QoL) to evaluate its impact on patients' lives. Furthermore, multidimensional scales Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ) and Functional Assessment of Chronic Illness Therapy-Fatigue Scale (FACIT-F) are frequently coupled with Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), Parkinson's Fatigue Scale (PFS), and/or Modified Fatigue Impact Scale (MFIS) due to their short length and holistic coverage of variables in patients' quality of life. Combining fatigue scales can be used for screening and scoring methods. The review also recommends validating fatigue scales translation and combining them with biomarkers to improve the accuracy and effectiveness of fatigue assessment in clinical practice. Future research should analyze correlations between fatigue scales, expand language types, and explore the link between fatigue scales and the pathophysiological basis of PD. Our findings underscore the need for a standardized approach to the measurement of fatigue in PD and set the stage for future research to consolidate assessment tools that can reliably guide treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.</p>","PeriodicalId":19907,"journal":{"name":"Parkinson's Disease","volume":"2024 ","pages":"9614163"},"PeriodicalIF":2.1,"publicationDate":"2024-06-06","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11208863/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141470088","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}