Profile of cognitive impairment in late-stage Parkinson's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

The profile of cognitive impairment associated with the late stages of Parkinson's disease (LSPD) is rarely reported. Its characterization is necessary to better understand the cognitive changes that occur as the disease progresses and to better contribute to its management.

Methods

In this cross-sectional study, we characterized the cognitive profile of LSPD patients using the comprehensive assessment methodology proposed by the International Parkinson and Movement Disorders Society Task Force. The association of clinical and demographic variables with dementia diagnosis was also investigated using binary logistic regression analysis.

Results

Eighty-four LSPD patients were included (age 75.4 ± 6.9; disease duration 16.9 ± 7.5). Fifty-four (64.3%) were cl

SUBMITTER: Severiano E Sousa C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9014988 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature