The impact of cognitive impairment of individuals with Parkinson's disease on their caregivers' mental health: A systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Parkinson's disease is a motor disease, the second most common neurodegenerative disorder with cardinal symptoms including bradykinesia, rigidity, and rest tremor accompanied by cognitive difficulties. The caregivers play a crucial role for individuals with Parkinson's disease; however, many of them may suffer from high caregiver burden and mental health deterioration. This protocol of a systematic review presents a methodology of the review about the impact of cognitive impairment of individuals with Parkinson's disease on their caregivers' mental health.

Material and methods

Research will be identified by combining electronic databases searching and hand searching. The following databases will be included: Medline, PsycInfo, Web of Sciences, Cochrane, CINAHL,

SUBMITTER: Golinska PB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9295953 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature