Apathy is a stressor and debilitating common condition for both stroke survivors and their caregivers. However, its effects on the postural control of these patients have not yet been investigated. Improved postural stability through withdrawing attention from postural control by concurrent cognitive task (i.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: Sleep problems are nonmotor symptoms in Parkinson's disease that should be carefully evaluated for better management and treatment. Parkinson's Disease Sleep Scale (PDSS-2) is one of the most reliable tools for measuring sleep difficulties in people with Parkinson's disease. This study investigated the psychometric properties of the Persian version of PDSS-2.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPurpose: Patients with idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD) suffer from different non-motor symptoms, including pain. The present study aimed to measure the psychometric properties of the Brief Pain Inventory (BPI) in patients with PD during ON- and OFF-states.
Methods: We recruited 460 patients with PD and 100 non-PD controls.
Introduction: Dexterity is one of the most critical upper extremity functions that may be impaired in chronic stroke survivors. This study aimed to investigate the psychometric properties of DextQ-24 in Iranian chronic stroke survivors.
Method: A total of 123 people with chronic stroke were included in the study.
Background: Independence in activities of daily living (ADL) is one of the most important aspects in planning treatment for people with Parkinson disease (PD). The Barthel Index (BI) and modified Rankin Scale (mRS) are commonly used in neurological diseases.
Objective: This study was conducted to confirm the validity and reliability of the BI and mRS in PD during ON and OFF medication phases.