Perceptions of aquatic physiotherapy and health-related quality of life among people with Parkinson's disease
| Autor: | Prue Morgan, Sze-Ee Soh, Aan Fleur Terrens |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Medicine (General) medicine.medical_specialty medicine.medical_treatment Parkinson's disease Population Psychological intervention patient perspectives 03 medical and health sciences R5-920 0302 clinical medicine Quality of life medicine Aquatic therapy Humans 030212 general & internal medicine education Hydrotherapy aquatic physiotherapy Physical Therapy Modalities education.field_of_study Descriptive statistics business.industry 030503 health policy & services Socialization Public Health Environmental and Occupational Health Australia Parkinson Disease Focus group humanities Original Research Paper hydrotherapy quality of life Physical therapy Perception Public aspects of medicine RA1-1270 0305 other medical science business Original Research Papers |
| Zdroj: | Health Expectations : An International Journal of Public Participation in Health Care and Health Policy Health Expectations, Vol 24, Iss 2, Pp 566-577 (2021) |
| ISSN: | 1369-7625 |
| Popis: | Background Enablers for people with Parkinson's disease (PD) participating in aquatic physiotherapy have been identified, and exercise improves health-related quality of life (HRQoL) but it is unclear whether all enablers and barriers for aquatic physiotherapy specific to the PD population have been explored. Objective To describe HRQoL in people with PD who have undertaken aquatic physiotherapy, and explore their perceptions and attitudes regarding the programme. Methods Twenty-one participants who participated in a pilot trial on aquatic physiotherapy were included. Participants completed a survey regarding their experiences. The Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39) and Personal Well-being Index-Adult (PWI) were used to quantify HRQoL, whilst focus groups were conducted to explore their perceptions and attitudes. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize HRQoL scores. Focus group data were analysed using the deductive coding method. Results Most participants felt that the aquatic programme was worthwhile (n = 20/21, 95%). However, they had poor overall well-being (mean 41.6, SD 13.5) and HRQoL (mean 31.0, SD 13.2) as measured by the PWI and PDQ-39. Several barriers to aquatic therapy including safety when getting dressed, fatigue and transport were identified although many enablers were also identified, including an improvement in function, less falls and group socialization. Conclusions Aquatic physiotherapy was well-accepted. Participants felt their function improved and felt safe in the water. HRQoL is lower in individuals with PD when compared to Australian norms; thus, interventions to optimize HRQoL need to be explored further. Patient or public contribution Patients participated in the aquatic intervention, survey and focus groups. |
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