Perceived autonomy support in individuals with Parkinson's disease requiring emergency care: a cross-sectional pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) report a diminished perceived functional autonomy as their condition progresses. For those seeking emergency care, it is unknown whether the patient-physician relationship is instrumental in respecting patient autonomy. This study evaluated patient autonomy ideals in individuals with PD requiring emergency care and the perceived support for autonomy from emergency department physicians.

Method

Individuals with PD (n = 36, average age 78.1 years) were surveyed using the Ideal Patient Autonomy questionnaire (IPA) and the Health Care Climate Questionnaire (HCCQ). A multivariable regression analysis assessed whether patients' Hoehn and Yahr stage and IPA questionnaire results predicted HCCQ items.

Results

The IPA questi

SUBMITTER: Florijn BW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11325813 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature