Financial hardship is associated with employment challenges and reduced quality of life in early Parkinson's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Motor and nonmotor Parkinson's disease (PD) symptoms can negatively influence employment, which may contribute to financial hardship. This article explores the association between financial hardship, employment challenges, and quality of life in people with early PD.

Methods

We measured financial hardship with a validated summary item (5-point scale, lower score - less hardship) and the Comprehensive Score for Financial Toxicity (0-44, lower score worse toxicity) in a cohort of 60 employed individuals with early PD (<5 years). We used Spearman's Correlations and nonparametric tests to identify associations between financial hardship, demographic characteristics, PD-related factors, employment factors, and quality of life (Neuro-QOL computer adapted measures).

SUBMITTER: Rafferty MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10641239 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature