Parkinson´s Disease: Complementary Treatments and Life Quality

  • Sabrina Gabriela Calderaro Centro Universitário de Maringá (UNICESUMAR)
  • Janete Lane Amadei Centro Universitário de Maringá (UNICESUMAR)
  • Carolina Cella Conter Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), Centro Universitário de Maringá (UNICESUMAR)
Keywords: Parkinson´s Disease, Neurodegenerative Illnesses, Life Quality.

Abstract

Parkinson´s Disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder of the central nervous system clinically diagnosed by trembling, rigidity, bradykinesia, posture unstableness and gait troubles featuring difficulties in daily activities and decrease in physical independence and life quality. Current paper verifies the influence of complementary treatments such as physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and phonoaudiology in the life quality of people with Parkinson´s disease in Maringá PR Brazil. A questionnaire with social and demographical data and habits, coupled to Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire PDQ-39 to evaluate life quality were provided. Interviewed people were mostly females (55.0%), over 60 years old (60.0%), with 8 - 12 years schooling (40%). Most of the diseased people had the disease for the last ten years (55%); 70% of interviewed people practice physical exercises, most of them started exercises less than ten years ago (79%). Results show that patients treated with physiotherapy, hydrotherapy and phonoaudiology have a better life quality when compared to those who do not practice these activities. The positive participation of physical activity in the welfare of PD patients is evident.

Author Biographies

Sabrina Gabriela Calderaro, Centro Universitário de Maringá (UNICESUMAR)
Discente do curso de Biomedicina do Centro Universitário de Maringá (UNICESUMAR)
Janete Lane Amadei, Centro Universitário de Maringá (UNICESUMAR)
Mestre, docente do curso de Farmácia do Centro Universitário de Maringá (UNICESUMAR)
Carolina Cella Conter, Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), Centro Universitário de Maringá (UNICESUMAR)
Mestre e Doutoranda pelo Programa de Pós Graduação em Ciências da Saúde pela Universidade Estadual de Maringá (UEM), Docente do curso de Farmácia e Biomedicina do Centro Universitário de Maringá – UNICESUMAR
Published
2015-06-22
Section
Artigos Originas - Promoção da Saúde