Changes in Self-Efficacy in Parkinson's Disease Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Kim Haesung, Shulman Lisa, Magder Laurence, Schumacher John, Unick George, Shakya Sunita, Gruber-Baldini Ann
Primary Institution: University of Maryland Baltimore
Hypothesis
To describe longitudinal changes in Self-Efficacy among Parkinson’s disease patients and examine predictors of these changes.
Conclusion
Over three years, Parkinson's disease patients experienced significant changes in self-efficacy across all domains, particularly in managing medical treatments.
Supporting Evidence
- Self-efficacy decreased by more than 5 T-score units across all domains.
- Significant declines in self-efficacy were associated with older age, higher cognition, and higher education.
- Change in UPDRS total score correlated with change in SEM-S.
Takeaway
This study looked at how confident people with Parkinson's disease feel about different parts of their lives over three years, and found that older people and those with more education felt less confident.
Methodology
A longitudinal analysis was conducted using two-time points over three years on 239 Parkinson's disease patients, examining various predictors.
Participant Demographics
Patients included a diverse group based on age, sex, race, education, and cognitive ability.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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