Determinants Affecting Illness Perception in Individuals Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
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By
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Wen Ma
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Yafeng Cui
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Yuqing Li
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Min Zhou
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Xia Wang
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Le Xu
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April 28, 2026
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Clinical Scorecard: Determinants Affecting Illness Perception in Individuals Diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease
At a Glance
| Category | Detail |
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| Condition | Parkinson's Disease |
| Key Mechanisms | Illness perception influenced by psychosocial factors such as gender, marriage, education, age, disease duration, and H-Y stage. |
| Target Population | Patients diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in China. |
| Care Setting | Tertiary hospital neurology department. |
Key Highlights
- High levels of negative illness perception identified among patients.
- Emotional representation and perceived consequences scored highest in negative perception.
- Factors influencing perception include gender, marital status, education level, age, and disease duration.
- Women, widows, and those with lower education levels are at higher risk for negative perceptions.
- Findings support the need for targeted psychological interventions.
Guideline-Based Recommendations
Diagnosis
- Confirm diagnosis of Parkinson's disease through clinical assessment.
Management
- Implement targeted psychological interventions to improve illness perception.
Monitoring & Follow-up
- Regularly assess patients' illness perceptions to identify high-risk groups.
Risks
- Negative illness perceptions can lead to worsened mental health outcomes and quality of life.
Patient & Prescribing Data
Individuals diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.
Culturally tailored interventions may enhance psychological adaptation and quality of life.
Clinical Best Practices
- Strengthen social support systems for patients.
- Provide training in coping skills to manage illness perception.
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