Aim. To identify the factors associated with better self‐management in people with moderate
to high levels of Parkinson's disease following an acute illness event. Design and methods …

This study examined how Parkinson's disease patients cope with disease-related stressors
over time. Of interest was whether patterns of coping would support a dispositional model of …

Background: Activity performance is marked by the degenerative nature of Parkinson's
disease (PD), but few qualitative studies have focused on how people with PD perceive …

Purpose Parkinson's disease (PD) results in a range of dysfunctions and disabilities as it
progresses to later stages. All these not only affect a patient's physical well-being but also …

Parkinson's disease is the second most common neurodegenerative condition globally, yet
its most defining characteristic is its idiopathy. Those who are so diagnosed vary widely from …

Background: the social impact of Parkinson's is difficult to capture in quantitative research
given the condition's variable presentation, so qualitative research is needed to support a …

Introduction The experiences of living with Parkinson's disease (PD) from the perspective of
newly diagnosed persons with PD (PwPD) have not been previously described. Aim This …

Purpose Parkinson's disease (PD) significantly affects functioning of patients, thereby
lowering their quality of life. The aim of this study was to evaluate the influence of …

Background Due to vague, initial symptoms, persons with Parkinson's disease (PD) usually
receive a definitive diagnosis after a prolonged period of time. At the time of diagnosis, they …

Psychosocial adjustment to a complex and disabling long‐term condition like Parkinson´ s
disease is a complex, dynamic, cyclical and interactive process. Family caregivers, face …