Quality of life and living with Parkinson's disease: a qualitative exploration within an Irish context.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson's disease is incurable, and the rate of progression varies meaning that people face a long future with an unpredictable condition that can significantly influence their quality of life. To date, much of the international research has focused on measuring and describing quality of life in Parkinson's from a quantitative perspective. Given its multidimensional nature, the present study aims to explore the concept using a qualitative approach so factors influencing self-reported quality of life can be understood in greater depth.

Methods

Using a qualitative descriptive approach, people with Parkinson's disease who were survey participants in the first phase of a mixed methods study exploring factors influencing health-related quality of life were invited to

SUBMITTER: Cassidy I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11308529 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature