Prospective predictors of care partner burden and depression in Parkinson's disease.
Nicole WhiteleyCelina F PluimMolly SplitAngelie Cabrera TuazonRaeanne Cristine Moorenull Irene LitvanStephanie LessigJ Vincent FiloteoDawn M SchiehserPublished in: International journal of geriatric psychiatry (2022)
Results highlight differential impacts of specific PD symptoms on worsening care partner burden compared to depression; increased PD disease severity predicts increased burden, while patient mood predicts worsening of depression over time. Targeting PD disease severity and mood symptoms may prevent the progression of care partner burden and depression.