What contributes to quality of life in patients with Parkinson's disease?

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Authors

Anette Schrag · University College London

Abstract

Depression, disability, postural instability, and cognitive impairment have the greatest influence on QoL in Parkinson's disease. The improvement of these features should therefore become an important target in the treatment of the disease.

Topics & Keywords

Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Neurological disorders and treatments Parkinson's Disease and Spinal Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

No poverty

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

Volume 69, Issue 3, pp. 308-312

DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.69.3.308

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