Effect of Home-Based Self-Management Intervention for Community-Dwelling Patients with Early Parkinson’s Disease: A Feasibility Study

Effect of Home-Based Self-Management Intervention for Community-Dwelling Patients with Early Parkinson’s Disease: A Feasibility Study
J Community Health Nurs. 2023 Apr-Jun;40(2):133-146. doi: 10.1080/07370016.2022.2133566.ABSTRACTPURPOSE: This study aimed to evaluate the effect of a home-based self-management intervention in community-dwelling patients with early Parkinson's diseases (PD).DESIGN: A randomized-controlled design.METHODS: Thirty-two patients participated (15=intervention, 17=control), and the intervention group received 16 weeks of the intervention.FINDINGS: Physical activity and non-motor symptoms improved more in the intervention group than in the ... read more
Source: PubMedPublished on 2023-03-15By Hui Young So