Assessment of the Quality of Life of Geriatric Patients with Parkinson’s Disease Being Rehabilitated and Improved in the Psychogeriatrics Department

Introduction. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder leading to the gradual deterioration of motor skills and the occurrence of emotional and somatic disorders. Aim. The objective of this paper is to assess the psychophysical state and quality of life of geriatric patients with Parkinson’s disease who are being rehabilitated at the psychogeriatric department, as well as to get acquainted with this very disease and its course. Material and Methods. The assessment has involved 100 geriatric patients with Parkinson’s disease. The research tool applied to determine the clinical condition was a questionnaire consisting of the author’s questionnaire, personal information, as well as the Hoehn–Yahr stage and the Polish version of the Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Results. The analysis of the conducted research concluded that patients with Parkinson’s disease display a low assessment of their quality of life and an impaired functioning in everyday life. Regarding physical activity, 65% of respondents believe that rehabilitation and regular physical activity have a positive impact on their health and quality of life. Conclusions. Parkinson’s disease has a negative impact on the psychophysical condition as well as quality of life of patients and limits the performance of everyday activities that require energy. Rehabilitation and physical activity have a positive impact on the health of patients, improving their mental and physical condition and quality of life. (JNNN 2025;14(1):35–42)