Parkinson's Disease and Experiences Throughout the COVID-19 Pandemic

• Conditions: Covid19; Satisfaction, Patient; Parkinson Disease; Quality of Life

• Registration Number: NCT04720118
• Lead Sponsor: Towson University

Brief Summary

The purpose of this research study is to examine the relationship between personal characteristics and satisfaction with care in those diagnosed with Parkinson's disease during the COVID-19 pandemic. Participants will take 4 different surveys regarding their satisfaction with care throughout the duration of the COVID-19 pandemic. The surveys in total should not take more than 30 minutes to complete

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2021-01-14
• Study First Submitted QC: 2021-01-19
• Study First Posted: 2021-01-22
• Status Verified: 2021-03
• Study Start: 2021-03-01
• Last Update Submitted: 2021-03-30
• Primary Completion: 2021-04
• Last Update Posted: 2021-04-01
• Study Completion: 2021-05

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: UNKNOWN
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

• 18 years or older
• Diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
• Must be able to complete the surveys without any help

Exclusion Criteria

• Under the age of 18
• Not diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease
• Unable to complete the surveys without help

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Measure of secondary control and satisfaction with care	1 year	Participants will take the Multidimensional Health Locus Control (MHLC) scale. This will determine what type of control is most present in the participant's life. Additionally, participant's will take the Short Form Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire (PSQ-18). This will determine how satisfied participants are with their healthcare providers throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Based off of the responses to the surveys, the researcher will be able to determine whether a higher or lower secondary control yields a higher satisfaction.
Measure of the relationship between Locus of Control and Quality of Life	1 year	Participants will take the Multidimensional Health Locus of Control (MHLC) Scale. This will determine if the participant has more of an internal or external locus of control. Participants will also take the Quality of Life Scale- U.S Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) to determine the quality of life they have been experiencing throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. Based on the results of both surveys, the researchers will be able to determine if external locus of control or internal locus of control leads to a better quality of life in PD patients throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

Towson University; 🇺🇸 Towson, Maryland, United States