Low Specificity of Rapid Eye Movement Sleep Behavior Disorder Questionnaires: Need for Better Screening Methods

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Ambra Stefani · Universität Innsbruck

Mónica Serradell · Hospital Clínic de Barcelona

Evi Holzknecht · Innsbruck Medical University

Carles Gaig · Consorci Institut D'Investigacions Biomediques August Pi I Sunyer

Abubaker Ibrahim · Innsbruck Medical University

Paula Marrero‐González · Biomedical Research Networking Center on Neurodegenerative Diseases

Matteo Cesari

Abstract

RBD questionnaires have low specificity and low positive predictive value and should not be used as a standalone tool for the diagnosis of RBD. Further development of RBD screening methods is needed, particularly for upcoming neuroprotective trials. © 2023 The Authors. Movement Disorders published by Wiley Periodicals LLC on behalf of International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society.

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Restless Legs Syndrome Research Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments Sleep and Wakefulness Research

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Published in: Movement Disorders

Volume 38, Issue 6, pp. 1000-1007

DOI: 10.1002/mds.29407

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