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AuthorAburub, Aseel
AuthorDarabseh, Mohammad Z.
AuthorAbu-Khdair, Zaina E.
AuthorE’layan, Mohannad A.
AuthorAl Aqqad, Tariq
AuthorLedger, Sean J.
AuthorKhalil, Hanan
Available date2024-07-16T09:53:01Z
Publication Date2024-07-01
Publication NameBMC Neurology
Identifierhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s12883-024-03608-0
CitationAburub, A., Darabseh, M. Z., Abu-Khdair, Z. E., E’layan, M. A., Al Aqqad, T., Ledger, S. J., & Khalil, H. (2024). Dyspnea, the silent threat in Parkinson’s: a mixed methods study. BMC neurology, 24(1), 228.
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AbstractBackground: Dyspnea is considered a silent threat to people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease and may be a common concern in patients, however, little is known about how it affects quality of life. This study explored the experiences of independently mobile people who are affected by dyspnea in daily life. Methodology: This was a cross-sectional mixed methods study that included an online questionnaire and semi-structured interviews. The participants were included if they were diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease; had a self-reported Hoehn and Yahr Score I, II or III; were mobilizing independently; and were Arabic speakers. Participants were excluded if they had any other musculoskeletal, cardiac, respiratory, or neurological diseases; or were previous or current smokers; or had been previously hospitalized due to respiratory complications. Results: A total of 117 participants completed the Arabic version of the Dyspnea-12 Questionnaire. Dyspnea was reported in all participants and that it had an adverse effect on their quality of life, especially during activities of daily living. Additionally, participants reported a lack of knowledge about pulmonary rehabilitation and were unaware of the availability and potential benefits of participation in programs. Conclusion: Dyspnea was reported in people in the early stages (Hoehn and Yahr Stages I, II, and III) of Parkinson’s disease, and may benefit from routine assessment of lung function, dyspnea management and participation in pulmonary rehabilitation.
SponsorThis work was supported by The Deanship of Scientific Research at Applied Science Private University and Qatar University. Open access was funded by Qatar University and Qatar National Library.
Languageen
PublisherSpringer Nature
SubjectDyspnea
Parkinson’s
Respiratory complication
Respiratory function
Shortness of breath
TitleDyspnea, the silent threat in Parkinson’s: a mixed methods study
TypeArticle
Issue Number1
Volume Number24
ESSN1471-2377
dc.accessType Open Access


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