The ability of patients with Parkinson's disease to recognize masked faces during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Sabiha Tezcan AydemirMüge Kuzu KumcuFatma Nazlı Durmaz CelikBatuhan BakirararSerhat OzkanMuhittin Cenk AkbostancıPublished in: Dementia & neuropsychologia (2022)
The PwP group demonstrated similar performance to their peers but differed from the YHC group in recognizing masked faces. Knowing difficulties experienced by elderly people in recognizing people who are masked can increase awareness on this issue and enhance their social interaction in pandemic conditions through measures to be taken.