Long-Lasting Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Patients with Parkinson's Disease and Their Relatives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has heavily impacted medical care of patients with Parkinson's disease (PwP).

Objective

To assess the longitudinal impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on PwP and their relatives in Germany.

Methods

Two online, nationwide, cross-sectional surveys were conducted from December 2020 to March 2021 and from July to September 2021.

Results

A total of 342 PwP and 113 relatives participated. Despite partial resumption of social and group activities, healthcare was continuously disrupted during times of loosened restrictions. Respondents' willingness to use telehealth infrastructure increased, yet the availability remained low. PwP reported worsened symptoms and further deterioration during the pandemic, resulting i

SUBMITTER: Wolff AW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10187008 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature