Parkinson Disease, Temperature Sensivity
Conditions
Brief summary
The aim of this study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Heat Sensitivity Scale in individuals with Parkinson's disease. This cross-sectional methodological study will evaluate the psychometric properties of the scale, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity, in order to provide a valid and reliable tool for assessing temperature sensitivity in Turkish-speaking individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Acibadem University
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
CROSS_SECTIONAL
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
40 Years to 85 Years
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease * Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-3 * Age between 40 and 85 years * Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24 * Sufficient cognitive and communication ability to complete the assessments * Attendance at the Movement Disorders Outpatient Clinic of the Neurology Department * Willingness to participate and provide written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
* Presence of a major psychiatric disorder, such as major depressive disorder or a psychotic disorder * Diagnosis of advanced dementia * Presence of an uncontrolled systemic chronic disease, such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension * Presence of a severe cardiovascular or respiratory condition * Presence of an additional orthopedic or neurological condition that may affect assessment performance * Severe visual or hearing impairment that may interfere with the assessments * Inability to cooperate adequately during the assessments
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Heat Sensitivity Scale Total Score | Baseline (at the time of questionnaire administration) | Heat sensitivity will be assessed using the Turkish version of the Heat Sensitivity Scale in individuals with Parkinson's disease. The scale evaluates symptoms related to heat sensitivity and their impact on daily life. The total score ranges from 29 to 116, with higher scores indicating greater heat sensitivity-related problems and therefore a worse outcome. Psychometric properties, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity, will be analyzed. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39) Total and Subscale Scores | Baseline (at the time of questionnaire completion) | Quality of life will be assessed using the Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire-39 (PDQ-39), a validated self-report measure specific to Parkinson's disease. The questionnaire consists of 39 items across 8 domains, including mobility, activities of daily living, emotional well-being, stigma, social support, cognition, communication, and bodily discomfort. Scores can be transformed to a 0-100 scale, with higher scores indicating worse quality of life. PDQ-39 scores will be used to evaluate the construct validity of the Turkish version of the Temperature Sensitivity Scale. |
Countries
Turkey (Türkiye)
Outcome results
None listed