Observational study of quality of life of Parkinson's patients and their caregivers

ConclusionsOur results confirm a relationship between PD patients QoL and the perceived burden of their caregivers. Indeed, patients’ cognitive impairment strictly correlated to lower QoL scores in both patients and caregivers and is a strong predictor of caregiver stress and burden. These results emphasize the importance of implementing early interventions to prevent or ameliorate caregivers’ burnout.

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Source: Psychogeriatrics - June 23, 2016 Category: Geriatrics Authors: Francesco Corallo, Maria Cristina De Cola, Viviana Lo Buono, Giuseppe Lorenzo, Placido Bramanti, Silvia Marino Tags: Original Article Source Type: research