Multimodal Exercise Program on Parkinson's Disease Patients With Depression

Effectiveness of Multimodal Exercise Program on Depression and Health-Related Quality of Life in Patients With Parkinson's Disease

Depression symptoms are common in Parkinson's Disease, it affects health-related quality of life. The evidence showed that exercise improved depression and HRQOL in PD patients. However, studies rarely considered the appropriate exercise program for PD patients, we want to find the best exercise program for PD patients.

Objective: Evaluate the effectiveness of a 8-week multimodal exercise program on depression and HRQOL in PD Patients.

Methods: Single-blinded, randomized controlled trial, from March 2016 to January 2017. Ninety-eight patients recruited to 2 groups: exercise group (n = 49) and control group (n = 49). The primary outcomes were depression and HRQOL; the secondary outcomes were activity of daily living, motor ability, fatigue, sleep quality and anxiety. Data collection at baseline, week 4 and 8 after intervention. Intervention were Multimodal Exercise Program, at least three times (30 - 50 minutes per section) a week or 10-15 minutes per section every day to accumulate 150 minutes a week for 8 weeks.

Inclusion Criteria:

• be diagnosed PD in Hoehn and Yahr stage I-II22
• under stable medication treatment at least 3 months
• no disease limiting the patient's ability to perform the exercises

Exclusion Criteria:

• severe cardiovascular disorders
• neuromusculoskeletal disorder
• cognitive impairment
• recent participation in any physiotherapy or rehabilitation program
• have exercise regularly