Enhanced Exercise Therapy in Parkinson's disease: A comparative effectiveness trial.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Exercise can improve motor function in people with Parkinson's disease but depression reduces the motivation to participate in regular exercise. The aim of this study was to develop a novel Enhanced Exercise Therapy program that uses manual-driven guided exercise and peer-facilitated psychoeducation for individuals with Parkinson's disease and depression.

Design

24 week randomized controlled design.

Methods

Thirty individuals were randomized to Enhanced Exercise Therapy or self-guided therapy, and evaluated at baseline, 12-weeks and at 24-weeks. Enhanced Exercise Therapy included group exercise and group psychoeducation for 12 weeks. Between 13 and 24 weeks, individuals had access to the fitness facility but group sessions were not held. Self-guided therapy

SUBMITTER: Ridgel AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4529399 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature