Longitudinal Mediating Effect of Depression on the Relationship between Excessive Daytime Sleepiness and Activities of Daily Living in Parkinson's Disease.

Sidan DuYao QinMin HanYing HuangJing CuiHongjuan HanXiaoyan GeWenlin BaiXinnan Zhang Hongmei Yu

Published in: Clinical gerontologist (2022)

Depression should be considered a mediator by clinicians; preventing the worsening of depression is essential for improving ADLs in patients with PD, especially those with EDS.

Keyphrases

sleep quality
depressive symptoms
obstructive sleep apnea
palliative care
weight gain
sleep apnea
body mass index
positive airway pressure