Year: 2025
Type: article
Study design: Observational Study
Abstract: Objective: To analyze factors related to the burden of caring for Parkinson's patients with dementia. Subjects and Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted comparing primary caregivers of 100 patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease, based on the criteria established by the United Kingdom Parkinson's Disease Society Brain Bank (UKPDSBB). Among these patients, a specific group was identified who also had dementia, diagnosed according to the American Psychiatric Association's DSM-V criteria. The study took place at the Central Geriatric Hospital from June 2020 to May 2021. Result: There was a strong correlation between the patients' overall Barthel score and the caregivers' MCSI score (|r| > 0.7). Caregivers who looked after patients with both dementia and psycho-behavioral disorders, such as hallucinations, depression, anxiety, and eating disorders, reported higher MCSI scores. Conclusion: Psychiatric and behavioral symptoms significantly impact the caregiving burden for those caring for Parkinson's patients.
Source: Tạp chí thần kinh học Việt Nam
Authors: Ngọc Tuấn Vi, Minh Tuấn Nguyễn
Language: English
Topic: Nursing care and research
Subfield: Pharmacy
Field: Health Professions
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
Funder: Parkinson's UK
OpenAlex ID: W4410711882