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What contributes to quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease?
Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry · 2000 · Vol. 69(3) · pp. 308–312
Anette Schrag✉(University College London)
Abstract
Depression, disability, postural instability, and cognitive impairment have the greatest influence on QoL in Parkinson's disease. The improvement of these features should therefore become an important target in the treatment of the disease.
Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and TreatmentsNeurological disorders and treatmentsParkinson's Disease and Spinal DisordersQuality of life (healthcare)Depression (economics)DiseaseMontreal Cognitive AssessmentRating scaleParkinsonismPopulationMedicineBeck Depression InventoryPhysical therapy
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AgedCognition DisordersDepressive DisorderFemalePersons with DisabilitiesDisabled PersonsHumansMaleMental Status ScheduleMiddle AgedParkinson DiseasePostureQuality of LifeSurveys and QuestionnairesSensitivity and Specificity
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