Body image appearance in Parkinson's disease patients on device aided therapies.

Francesca ProiettiMartina PontaniAlessio PepeAlessandro MagliozziStefano ToroGaia AnziniGiuliano AlbergoRiccardo RicciutiVincenzo Di LazzaroMassimo Marano

Published in: Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology (2024)

This study shows low MS ratings driven by female gender and LCIG treatment. Women on LCIG show reduced attention and management of their appearance. This may be influenced by cultural, environmental, and biological factors. Prospective research is needed to understand the impact of DAT on body image.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
multiple sclerosis
prognostic factors
peritoneal dialysis
mental health
ms ms
adipose tissue
combination therapy
patient reported outcomes
skeletal muscle
insulin resistance
smoking cessation
replacement therapy