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Dynamic Digital Biomarkers of Motor and Cognitive Function in Parkinson's Disease
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Parkinson's disease: barriers and facilitators to optimizing function.

Ingrid Pretzer-Aboff1, Elizabeth Galik, Barbara Resnick

  • 1University of Delaware School of Nursing, Newark, DE, USA. iaboff@udel.edu

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Caregivers and individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) face barriers to exercise and daily activities. Practical strategies can help optimize function and participation for people with PD.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Rehabilitation Science
  • Gerontology

Background:

  • Parkinson's disease (PD) significantly impacts daily functioning and exercise participation.
  • Identifying facilitators and barriers is crucial for effective interventions.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore facilitators and barriers to optimizing functional activities and exercise participation in people with Parkinson's disease (PD).
  • To gather insights from both individuals with PD and their caregivers.

Main Methods:

  • Qualitative study utilizing face-to-face interviews.
  • Purposeful sampling of seven caregivers and three individuals with PD.
  • Content analysis of interview data to identify key themes.

Main Results:

  • Five major themes emerged: personality components, physiological symptoms, communication difficulties, environmental factors, and practical strategies ('tricks of the trade').
  • These themes highlight the multifaceted nature of challenges and solutions for optimizing function in PD.
  • Specific techniques were identified to enhance participation in activities and exercise.

Conclusions:

  • Practical techniques derived from this study can assist healthcare professionals and caregivers.
  • Interventions should address individual, physiological, communication, and environmental factors to promote optimal function and physical activity in people with PD.