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TOFANI , M

Last name: TOFANI

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2019 (v1)

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Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Barthel Index in patients with Parkinson's disease: a reliability and validity study

Tofani, M Massai, P Fabbrini, Giovanni

: The Barthel Index (BI) is used in Italy to measure the severity of disability and to identify patients suitable for admission to rehabilitation units. The objective of this psychometric study was to validate the Italian version of the BI in a population of patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). The study was conducted at three neurological...

Uploaded on: April 14, 2023
2022 (v1)

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Correlation between Quality of Life and severity of Parkinson's Disease by assessing an optimal cut-off point on the Parkinson's Disease questionnaire (PDQ-39) as related to the Hoehn & Yahr (H&Y) scale

Galeoto, G Berardi, A Colalelli, F

Purpose: Strong evidence shows that symptoms in individuals with Parkinson's Disease (PD) restrict both their independence and social participation, leading to a low Quality of Life (QoL). Conversely, a reduced QoL has a negative impact on symptoms. The aim is to evaluate the correlation between QoL and severity of PD by assessing the presence...

Uploaded on: February 22, 2023