Medicine and Health

Synergy of pandemics-social isolation is associated with worsened Parkinson severity and quality of life

I. Subramanian, J. Farahnik, et al.

This research by Indu Subramanian, Joshua Farahnik, and Laurie K Mischley reveals a compelling link between social isolation and the severity of Parkinson's disease symptoms, impacting the quality of life for patients. Discover how maintaining social connections can be crucial, especially during social distancing measures.

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Abstract

This study investigated the association between social isolation and Parkinson's disease (PD) symptom severity and quality of life. A survey of individuals with PD revealed that social isolation, loneliness, and diminished social function and satisfaction were significantly associated with increased PD symptom severity and reduced quality of life. The findings highlight the need for interventions to maintain social connections among individuals with PD, particularly in the context of social distancing measures.

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npj Parkinson’s Disease

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Indu Subramanian, Joshua Farahnik, Laurie K Mischley

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