Impact of home confinement during COVID-19 pandemic on sleep parameters in Parkinson's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Literature shows that home confinement during coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has significantly affected sleep. However, such information regarding subjects having Parkinson's disease (PD) is unavailable.

Methods

This cross-sectional study was conducted using a questionnaire, developed and validated by experts. PD subjects from nine centers across India were included. Questionnaire assessed presence as well as change in sleep-related parameters and PD symptoms during home confinement. Restless legs syndrome (RLS) and REM sleep behavior disorder (REMBD) was diagnosed using validated questionnaire. Additionally, changes in physical activity, adoption of new hobbies during home confinement and perceived quality of life were assessed.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Kumar N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7682933 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature