A Structural Model of Health-Related Quality of Life in Parkinson's Disease Patients

This study utilized structural equation modeling (SEM) to predict the HRQOL of patients with PD. Participants (N = 217) were patients diagnosed with PD (M age = 66.01). Demographic and disease-related characteristics, sleep quality, pain, depression, and HRQOL were investigated via a structured questionnaire. Participants’ functional factors were measured using physical function evaluations. The hypothetical model verified disease-related factors, depression, and pain as direct factors that significantly predicted HRQOL of patients with PD (Goodness of Fit Index = 0.93 and Comparative Fit Index = 0.96). These findings are useful for developing comprehensive interventions to improve the HRQOL of patients with PD.

Source: Western Journal of Nursing Research - July 2, 2015 Category: Nursing Authors: Lee, J., Choi, M., Jung, D., Sohn, Y. H., Hong, J. Tags: Research Reports Source Type: research