Publications by authors named "Priya Sujith"
Article Synopsis
- Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex disorder causing both motor and non-motor symptoms, with depression being the most common non-motor issue that adversely affects patients' quality of life (QOL).
- A study involving 220 PD patients in South India found a significant positive correlation between depression and QOL, indicating that higher levels of depression are associated with lower QOL scores, particularly in emotional well-being.
- The findings emphasize the need for early recognition and management of depression in PD patients to improve their overall quality of life and support caregivers as well.
Introduction: Depression, a common non-motor symptom in Parkinson's disease (PD), is often underdiagnosed and can significantly impact the quality of life (QOL) and treatment outcomes. Specific disease-related factors and non-specific factors may contribute to depression, and these factors should be identified early to plan the appropriate interventions that promote positive mood. The study aimed to assess the prevalence of depression in PD patients and to find out the factors associated with depression among patients with PD attending the neurology OPD of a tertiary care teaching hospital in Trivandrum.
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