Clinical characteristics with an impact on ADL functions of PD patients with cognitive impairment indicative of dementia.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dementia in Parkinson's disease (PD) is defined as cognitive decline severe enough to affect activities of daily living function (ADL). The aim of our exploratory study was to compare two groups of PD patients. Both groups had cognitive deficits severe enough to justify diagnosis of dementia, but they differed according to caregivers' rating on ADL dysfunction. Parameters which differed between the two groups were interpreted to affect the caregivers' perception of ADL dysfunction in PD patients with cognitive impairment indicative of Parkinson's disease dementia.

Methodology/principal findings

Thirty of 131 Parkinson's disease patients fulfilled the Movement Disorders Society Task Force - recommended, cognitive Level-I-criteria for dementia. According to standard

SUBMITTER: Liepelt-Scarfone I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3857297 | biostudies-literature | 2013

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature