A longitudinal study on the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on non-motor symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

Alfonsina D'IorioChiara BaianoGiovanna MaraucciCarmine VitaleMarianna AmboniGabriella Santangelo

Published in: Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (2022)

The present study suggested that self-isolation at home might lead to a reduction of apathy and anhedonia in PD patients due to the increase in social support provided by families during COVID-19 restrictions. This evidence brings out the need of a consistent and persistent social support which might be represented by caregivers or/and social assistive robotics.

Keyphrases

social support
depressive symptoms
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
ejection fraction
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
mental health
palliative care
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
patient reported outcomes