Choreographing life-experiences of balance control in people with Parkinson's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a devastating neurodegenerative disorder. Reduced balance is one of the cardinal symptoms of PD, predisposing people living with PD to experience difficulties with the execution of tasks and activities, as well as hindering their involvement in meaningful life areas. The overarching aim of this study was to explore how deficits in balance control manifest in everyday life and how it is managed by people with PD (PwPD).

Methods

Qualitative description was used as methodology, and in-depth interviews were conducted with 18 participants, between the ages of 46 to 83 years, with mild to severe PD. Interview transcripts were analyzed using qualitative content analysis, following an inductive approach.

Results

One theme emerged from th

SUBMITTER: LaGrone S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7008524 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature