Relation between Functional Status and Quality of Life among Geriatric Patients with Parkinson’s Disease

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1 Gerontological nursing, Faculty of nursing,Mansoura University, Egypt

2 Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing - Mansoura University

3 Gerontological Nursing, Faculty of Nursing - Mansoura University,

4 Gerontological nursing department, faculty of nursing, Mansoura university

10.21608/mnj.2025.343834.1470

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Background: The second most prevalent neurodegenerative diseases is Parkinson's disease, it is characterized by motor manifestation such as bradykinesia, tremor, stiffness, and postural instability also non-motor manifestation like diminished olfaction and psychological problems. Parkinson's disease symptoms can impair functional ability, lower muscle strength, decrease balance, and lower quality of life. Aim: To estimate the relation between functional status and quality of life among geriatric patients suffering from Parkinson’s disease. Method: A descriptive correlational design was used through a purposive sample of 102 geriatric patients suffering from Parkinson's disease at Mansoura University Hospital. Tools: Data was gathered using four tools: Structured Interview Schedule for Demographic and Clinical Data, Hoehn and Yahr Scale, Functional Independence Measure and World Health Organization health related Quality of life-BREF. Results: It was found that; 76.5% of geriatric patients living in rural areas, Males were more prevalent, 78.4 % of geriatric patients were totally independence and 88.2% of them had poor quality of life. Conclusion: There was a statistically significant correlation between functional status and quality of life among geriatric patients with Parkinson's disease. Recommendations: Designing educational programs for the geriatric patients with Parkinson's disease about the process management and how to cope with the disease to help patients in maintaining health and good functional status.

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