Psychological stress associated with prognostic uncertainties in recently diagnosed Parkinson’s disease patients: A qualitative study
This study uncovers the psychological burden faced by PD patients due to prognostic uncertainties and insufficient support systems. It emphasizes the importance of a patient-centered approach for improving their quality of life and healthcare experiences through personalized support services.
Authors
- Connie Marras (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9236-9328)
- Y Ahmed (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4472-3345)
- Heather Boon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0705-8251)
- Azadeh Bojmehrani
- Yasmin H. Aboelzahab (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-5561-4095)
- Richard Foty
Institutions
- University Health Network (CA)
- University of Toronto (CA)
- Toronto Western Hospital (CA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- PLoS ONE
- Published
- 2025-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0319576
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.17