Analysis of Influencing Factors of Apathy in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Ruirui Luo1, Yumeng Qi2, Jiuqin He1
1Department of Neurology, China-Japan Union Hospital of Jilin University, Changchun 130033, China.
Background:
Apathy is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease (PD). The influencing factors of apathy are currently controversial. This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of PD-associated apathy and to analyze the associated risk factors.
Methods:
Two hundred patients diagnosed with PD were selected. Included patients were divided into an apathetic group and a non-apathetic group. Demographic and clinical data, motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms and medication use of the two groups were assessed.
Results:
The incidence of apathy was 69%. Demographic and clinical data, motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms and medications use were statistically significant.
Conclusions:
PD patients with more severe motor symptoms, cognitive impairment, depression, anxiety, RBD, excessive daytime sleep, fatigue, low education level, long disease course, poor quality of life and lower DA dosage are more prone to apathy. Cognitive function, quality of life, educational level, DA and LEDD are independent risk factors for apathy.
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