Apathy dimensions in Parkinson's disease.

Ratko RadakovicRichard DavenportJohn M StarrSharon Abrahams

Published in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2017)

Our findings show the DAS is a valid and reliable multidimensional apathy tool for use in PD. PD is characterised by an executive apathy profile as determined by informants/carers, although patients described both executive and initiation apathy. This indicates a lack of motivation for planning, organisation and attention and lack of initiation of thoughts or behaviours. Further research is needed to determine the cognitive underpinnings of this emerging apathy profile and the clinical impact in PD. Copyright © 2017 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

Keyphrases

working memory
end stage renal disease
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
ejection fraction
prognostic factors
disease activity
patient reported