'It's a double whammy': A qualitative study of illness uncertainty in individuals with Parkinson's disease in the context of COVID-19.
Jane SimpsonNicolò ZarottiSandra VareyEleftherios AnestisCarol HollandCraig MurrayFiona Jr EcclesPublished in: Chronic illness (2021)
Participants reported a range of implicit and explicit strategies to cope with the 'double whammy' of uncertainty caused by having Parkinson's during a global pandemic. While these were generally successful in maintaining well-being, it is important that such successful accounts are used to help inform novel strategies and interventions targeting individuals who might need additional support.