Tinetti balance performance is associated with mortality in older adults with late-onset Parkinson's disease: a longitudinal study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson's disease (PD) is associated with a 3-fold mortality risk, which is closely related to advancing age. Evidence is lacking regarding the factors associated with the risks of mortality or nursing-home (NH) admission, in elderly patients with PD. We aimed at identifying the clinical characteristics associated with these outcomes, in older community-dwelling patients with late-onset PD.

Methods

Retrospective, observational analysis of data from geriatric day hospital patients. Motor assessment included Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) part III score, Tinetti Performance Oriented Mobility Assessment (POMA) balance and gait tests, and gait speed. Levodopa equivalent dose, comorbidity, cognitive performance, Activities of Daily Living performance

SUBMITTER: Laurent L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9887890 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature