Influence of Depression on the Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson's Disease in Southwest Nigeria.

Background Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disorder that significantly impacts patients' quality of life (QoL). Depression is a common comorbidity in patients with PD, potentially exacerbating QoL deterioration. This study aimed to assess the influence of depression on QoL in patients with PD at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, Nigeria.