Journal of Korean Gerontological Nursing 2013;15(3):236-245.
파킨슨병 환자의 우울과 통증, 신체기능
최문기·이주희·추상희·손영호
Depression, Pain, and Physical Function in Patients with Parkinson's Disease
Choi, Moon Ki · Lee, Ju Hee · Chu, Sang Hui · Sohn, Young H.
Abstract
Purpose This study was done to investigate the influence of depression and pain on physical function in patients
with Parkinson's disease. Methods A secondary data analysis was conducted of data from the study ‘An analysis
of an impact of evidence based nonpharmacological intervention for Parkinson's disease in the community from
an explanatory prediction model'. The participants included 118 patients with Parkinson's disease from a neurology
outpatient department in a tertiary hospital in Seoul. Data on depression and pain were collected through
self-reported questionnaires. Physical function was measured using Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and Timed up
and go (TUG). Results Of the participants, 55 (46.6%) were in the group with suggestive depression. The mean
score for pain was 3.59 (possible range 0 to 10), and 77 (66.1%) participants reported presence of pain. The findings
showed that depression was a predictive factor influencing BBS and TUG. However, the results showed that
pain did not influence BBS and TUG. Conclusion The results indicate a need to develop effective nursing interventions
for patients with Parkinson's disease to enhance physical function by decreasing depression. Evidencebased
nursing care including periodic depression and pain evaluation must be included in the care of these
patients.
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