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Self-management rehabilitation and health-related quality of life in Parkinson's disease: A randomized controlled trialThe purpose of this randomized controlled trial was to determine whether increasing hours of self-management rehabilitation had increasing benefits for health-related quality of life (HRQOL) in Parkinson's disease beyond best medical treatment, whether effects persisted at 2 and 6 months of follow-up, and whether targeted compared with nontargeted HRQOL domains responded more to rehabilitation. 13 January 2010
Genitourinary dysfunction in Parkinson's diseaseBladder dysfunction (urinary urgency/frequency) and sexual dysfunction (erectile dysfunction) are common nonmotor disorders in Parkinson's disease (PD). In contrast to motor disorders, genitourinary autonomic dysfunctions are often nonresponsive to levodopa treatment. 13 January 2010
Efficacy of community-based physiotherapy networks for patients with Parkinson's disease: a cluster-randomised trialImplementation of ParkinsonNet networks did not change health outcomes for patients living in ParkinsonNet clusters. However, health-care costs were reduced in ParkinsonNet clusters compared with usual-care clusters. 01 January 2010
Social and clinical determinants of quality of life in Parkinson's disease in a Russian cohort studyParkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that has a major impact on health and longevity in Eastern countries. The objective of this cross-sectional survey was to assess HRQoL in Russian patients with PD and identify its social and clinical determinants. 29 December 2009
The Effect of Non-motor Symptoms on Quality of Life in Parkinson's DiseaseIt is increasingly recognised that NMS result in a significant burden for people with PD and affect quality of life (QoL) to a greater extent than motor features. However, NMS often remain undiagnosed and untreated. Herein we review the impact of common NMS on QoL for patients with PD. 01 December 2009
Who cares for the caregiver?In answering this question, this article discusses the needs of caregivers, presents various models of caregiving, and considers the nature of caregiver interventions. 01 December 2009
Health related quality of life in early Parkinson's disease: Impact of motor and non-motor symptomsTo identify the motor and non-motor factors that are associated with health related quality of life (HR-QOL) in a subgroup of Parkinson's disease (PD) patients with Levodopa therapy in early clinical stages. 01 December 2009
Health-related quality of life and alternative forms of exercise in Parkinson diseaseThis pilot study compared the effects of Tango, Waltz/Foxtrot, Tai Chi and No Intervention on HRQoL in individuals with PD. Seventy-five persons with PD (Hoehn and Yahr I-III) were assigned to 20 lessons of Tango, Waltz/Foxtrot, Tai Chi, or an untreated No Intervention group. 05 November 2009
The PRIAMO study: A multicenter assessment of nonmotor symptoms and their impact on quality of life in Parkinson's diseaseThe study performed a multicenter survey using a semistructured interview in 1,072 consecutive patients with Parkinson's disease (PD) enrolled during 12 months in 55 Italian centers to assess the prevalence of nonmotor symptoms (NMSs), their association with cognitive impairment, and the impact on patients' quality of life (QoL). 15 August 2009
Pain intensity on and off levodopa in patients with Parkinson's diseaseThe results of this study suggest that aggravation of secondary pain should be considered as a part of the spectrum of nonmotor off symptoms. Analgesics should not be given as first line drugs when pain occurs or increases in off conditions, and pain can be significantly alleviated or abolished by adjustments of dopaminergic medication. 25 June 2009

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