Development of a Non-Motor Fluctuation Assessment Instrument for Parkinson Disease

Patients with Parkinson disease are increasingly recognized to suffer from non-motor symptoms in addition to motor symptoms. Many non-motor symptoms fluctuate in parallel with motor symptoms and in relationship to plasma levodopa levels. Though these symptoms are troublesome and result in reduced qu...

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Main Authors: Galit Kleiner-Fisman, Rebecca Martine, Anthony E. Lang, Matthew B. Stern
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2011-01-01
Series:Parkinson's Disease
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/292719
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description Patients with Parkinson disease are increasingly recognized to suffer from non-motor symptoms in addition to motor symptoms. Many non-motor symptoms fluctuate in parallel with motor symptoms and in relationship to plasma levodopa levels. Though these symptoms are troublesome and result in reduced quality of life to patients and their caregivers, there has not been an objective method of recognizing and quantifying non-motor fluctuations (NMFs). This study sought to develop a patient-based instrument that would accurately capture the experience of patients with NMFs. Patient-based nominal group technique sessions, focus groups, and expert opinion were utilized in developing this questionnaire.
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spelling doaj-art-29d00e8499944ea5b41312a767943b212025-08-20T03:54:36ZengWileyParkinson's Disease2042-00802011-01-01201110.4061/2011/292719292719Development of a Non-Motor Fluctuation Assessment Instrument for Parkinson DiseaseGalit Kleiner-Fisman0Rebecca Martine1Anthony E. Lang2Matthew B. Stern3Baycrest Hospital, University of Toronto, 3560 Bathurst Street, Toronto, ON, M6A 2E1, CanadaParkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC), Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USAToronto Western Hospital, University of Toronto, Toronto, ON, M5I 2S8, CanadaParkinson's Disease Research Education and Clinical Center (PADRECC), Philadelphia VA Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA 19107, USAPatients with Parkinson disease are increasingly recognized to suffer from non-motor symptoms in addition to motor symptoms. Many non-motor symptoms fluctuate in parallel with motor symptoms and in relationship to plasma levodopa levels. Though these symptoms are troublesome and result in reduced quality of life to patients and their caregivers, there has not been an objective method of recognizing and quantifying non-motor fluctuations (NMFs). This study sought to develop a patient-based instrument that would accurately capture the experience of patients with NMFs. Patient-based nominal group technique sessions, focus groups, and expert opinion were utilized in developing this questionnaire.http://dx.doi.org/10.4061/2011/292719
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