Depression and disability in Parkinson's disease: a follow-up of 132 cases

Brown, R.G., MacCarthy, B., Gotham, A.M., Der, G. and Marsden, C.D. (1988) Depression and disability in Parkinson's disease: a follow-up of 132 cases. Psychological Medicine, 18(1), pp. 49-55.

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Abstract

Patients with Parkinson's disease, 132 in number, were followed up after approximately one year, and measures of depression and disability re-administered. Depression was common on both occasions, and was characterized by dysphoria, pessimism and somatic symptoms, but not guilt or self-blame. Depression and disability were associated on both occasions. The relationship between changes in disability and depression across time was complex. In trying to understand changes in depression, the absolute change in disability may be less important than the relative change and rate of change. The results were discussed in relation to findings from other disease groups, and the implications for the clinical management of depression in Parkinson's disease.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Der, Mr Geoffrey
Authors: Brown, R.G., MacCarthy, B., Gotham, A.M., Der, G., and Marsden, C.D.
College/School:College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU
Journal Name:Psychological Medicine
ISSN:0033-2917
ISSN (Online):1469-8978

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