Effects of Motor Freezing on Balance, Activity-Specific Balance Confidence, and Quality of Life in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Aslı Demirtaş; Dilek İşcan; Gürkan Demirtaş

Article Details

Effects of Motor Freezing on Balance, Activity-Specific Balance Confidence, and Quality of Life in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Authors:

Aslı Demirtaş | Dilek İşcan | Gürkan Demirtaş

Publisher:

Dicle University

Main Topics:

Tıp Eğitimi | Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.51 Issue 4, pp.485-493

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001334149

pISSN:

1300-2945

Keywords:

Abstract:

 Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of motor freezing blocks on balance control, activity-specific balance confidence ABC, and quality of life in patients with idiopathic Parkinsons disease PD. Methods: The freezing of gait questionnaire FOG was employed to categorize the participants into groups according to the presence group 1 or absence group 2 of motor freezing blocks. The balance of the participants was evaluated using the Tinetti Balance and Walking, and the Tandem Stance and Walking test. Activity confidence was assessed using the ABC scale, while quality of life was evaluated using the Parkinsons Disease Questionnaire-8 PDQ-8. Results: A total of 74 individuals with PD were included in the study, comprising groups 1 n  38 and 2 n  36. A comparison of the Tinetti balance and walking score, Tandem stance and step score, ABC-scale, and PDQ-8 scores of group 1 and group 2 revealed a significant difference between the groups p0.05, with no difference observed in the Tandem gait score p0.615. A correlation was observed between freezing and other parameters p0.05, except the tandem walking score p0.994. Conclusion: Individuals with PD who experience motor freezing often suffer from more severe balance impairment, decreased self-confidence, and a significantly reduced quality of life.

 Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of motor freezing blocks on balance control, activity-specific balance confidence ABC, and quality of life in patients with idiopathic Parkinsons disease PD. Methods: The freezing of gait questionnaire FOG was employed to categorize the participants into groups according to the presence group 1 or absence group 2 of motor freezing blocks. The balance of the participants was evaluated using the Tinetti Balance and Walking, and the Tandem Stance and Walking test. Activity confidence was assessed using the ABC scale, while quality of life was evaluated using the Parkinsons Disease Questionnaire-8 PDQ-8. Results: A total of 74 individuals with PD were included in the study, comprising groups 1 n  38 and 2 n  36. A comparison of the Tinetti balance and walking score, Tandem stance and step score, ABC-scale, and PDQ-8 scores of group 1 and group 2 revealed a significant difference between the groups p0.05, with no difference observed in the Tandem gait score p0.615. A correlation was observed between freezing and other parameters p0.05, except the tandem walking score p0.994. Conclusion: Individuals with PD who experience motor freezing often suffer from more severe balance impairment, decreased self-confidence, and a significantly reduced quality of life.

 Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of motor freezing blocks on balance control, activity-specific balance confidence ABC, and quality of life in patients with idiopathic Parkinsons disease PD. Methods: The freezing of gait questionnaire FOG was employed to categorize the participants into groups according to the presence group 1 or absence group 2 of motor freezing blocks. The balance of the participants was evaluated using the Tinetti Balance and Walking, and the Tandem Stance and Walking test. Activity confidence was assessed using the ABC scale, while quality of life was evaluated using the Parkinsons Disease Questionnaire-8 PDQ-8. Results: A total of 74 individuals with PD were included in the study, comprising groups 1 n  38 and 2 n  36. A comparison of the Tinetti balance and walking score, Tandem stance and step score, ABC-scale, and PDQ-8 scores of group 1 and group 2 revealed a significant difference between the groups p0.05, with no difference observed in the Tandem gait score p0.615. A correlation was observed between freezing and other parameters p0.05, except the tandem walking score p0.994. Conclusion: Individuals with PD who experience motor freezing often suffer from more severe balance impairment, decreased self-confidence, and a significantly reduced quality of life.

 Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of motor freezing blocks on balance control, activity-specific balance confidence ABC, and quality of life in patients with idiopathic Parkinsons disease PD. Methods: The freezing of gait questionnaire FOG was employed to categorize the participants into groups according to the presence group 1 or absence group 2 of motor freezing blocks. The balance of the participants was evaluated using the Tinetti Balance and Walking, and the Tandem Stance and Walking test. Activity confidence was assessed using the ABC scale, while quality of life was evaluated using the Parkinsons Disease Questionnaire-8 PDQ-8. Results: A total of 74 individuals with PD were included in the study, comprising groups 1 n  38 and 2 n  36. A comparison of the Tinetti balance and walking score, Tandem stance and step score, ABC-scale, and PDQ-8 scores of group 1 and group 2 revealed a significant difference between the groups p0.05, with no difference observed in the Tandem gait score p0.615. A correlation was observed between freezing and other parameters p0.05, except the tandem walking score p0.994. Conclusion: Individuals with PD who experience motor freezing often suffer from more severe balance impairment, decreased self-confidence, and a significantly reduced quality of life.

Article Details

Effects of Motor Freezing on Balance, Activity-Specific Balance Confidence, and Quality of Life in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Authors:

Aslı Demirtaş | Dilek İşcan | Gürkan Demirtaş

Publisher:

Dicle University

Main Topics:

Tıp Eğitimi | Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.51 Issue 4, pp.485-493

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001334149

pISSN:

1300-2945

Activity

Balance

Freezing

Parkinson’s disease

Quality of life

Issues

Article Details

Effects of Motor Freezing on Balance, Activity-Specific Balance Confidence, and Quality of Life in Patients with Parkinson's Disease

Authors: Aslı Demirtaş | Dilek İşcan | Gürkan Demirtaş

Publisher: Dicle University

Main Topics: Tıp Eğitimi | Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)

Journal: Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.51 Issue 4, pp.485-493

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 12/2024

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001334149

pISSN: 1300-2945

Activity

Balance

Freezing

Parkinson’s disease

Quality of life

Issues

Authors:

Aslı Demirtaş | Dilek İşcan | Gürkan Demirtaş

Publisher:

Dicle University

Main Topics:

Tıp Eğitimi | Sağlık Hizmetleri ve Sistemleri (Diğer)

Journal:

Dicle Tıp Dergisi Vol.51 Issue 4, pp.485-493

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

12/2024

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001334149

pISSN:

1300-2945