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Evidence of heat sensitivity in people with Parkinson's disease.
Hunt, Andrew P; Pagnussat, Aline Souza; Lehn, Alexander; Moore, Daniel; Schweitzer, Daniel; Laakso, E-Liisa; Hennig, Ewald; Morris, Meg E; Kerr, Graham; Stewart, Ian.
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  • Hunt AP; School of Biomedical Sciences, Faculty of Health, Queensland University of Technology (QUT), Brisbane, 4059, Australia. ap.hunt@qut.edu.au.
  • Pagnussat AS; Department of Physical Therapy, Universidade Federal de Ciências da Saúde de Porto Alegre, Porto Alegre, Brazil.
  • Lehn A; Department of Physical Therapy, Georgia State University, Atlanta, USA.
  • Moore D; Princess Alexandra Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
  • Schweitzer D; School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
  • Laakso EL; School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences, Faculty of Health, Deakin University, Melbourne, Australia.
  • Hennig E; School of Medicine, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
  • Morris ME; Centre for Neurosciences, Mater Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
  • Kerr G; Wesley Hospital, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
  • Stewart I; Mater Research Institute, The University of Queensland, Brisbane, QLD, Australia.
Int J Biometeorol ; 68(6): 1169-1178, 2024 Jun.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38602550
ABSTRACT
Examining how heat affects people with Parkinson's disease is essential for informing clinical decision-making, safety, well-being, and healthcare planning. While there is evidence that the neuropathology associated with Parkinson's disease affects thermoregulatory mechanisms, little attention has been given to the association of heat sensitivity to worsening symptoms and restricted daily activities in people with this progressive disease. Using a cross-sectional study design, we examined the experiences of people diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in the heat. Two-hundred and forty-seven people completed an online survey (age 66.0 ± 9.2 years; sex male = 102 (41.3%), female = 145 (58.7%)), of which 195 (78.9%) reported becoming more sensitive to heat with Parkinson's disease. Motor and nonmotor symptoms worsened with heat in 182 (73.7%) and 203 (82.2%) respondents, respectively. The most commonly reported symptoms to worsen included walking difficulties, balance impairment, stiffness, tremor, fatigue, sleep disturbances, excess sweating, difficulty concentrating, and light-headedness when standing. Concerningly, over half indicated an inability to work effectively in the heat, and nearly half reported that heat impacted their ability to perform household tasks and social activities. Overall, heat sensitivity was common in people with Parkinson's disease and had a significant impact on symptomology, day-to-day activities and quality of life.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Enfermedad de Parkinson / Calor Límite: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Int J Biometeorol Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Asunto principal: Enfermedad de Parkinson / Calor Límite: Aged / Female / Humans / Male / Middle aged Idioma: En Revista: Int J Biometeorol Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article País de afiliación: Australia Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos