Impact of COVID-19 Pandemic on (Health) Care Situation of People with Parkinson's Disease in Germany (Care4PD).

ABSTRACT: The Care4PD study examined the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the care situation of people (PwP) with Parkinson's disease in Germany. A comprehensive, nationwide, anonymous questionnaire for PwP was distributed by the members' journal of the German Parkinson's Disease Association and in several PD specialized in- and outpatient institutions. PwP subjectively evaluated their general care situation and individual impairments during the pandemic. We analyzed 1269 eligible out of 1437 returned questionnaires (88.3%) and compared PwP with (p-LTC) and without (np-LTC) professional long-term care. Both groups rated the general pandemic-related consequences as being rather mild to moderate (e.g., worsening of symptom or concerns). However, familial/social contact restrictions were indicated as

SUBMITTER: Frundt O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8773478 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature