Citation

Garlovsky JK, Overton PG, Simpson J. J. Clin. Psychol. (Hoboken) 2016; 72(10): 979-998.

Affiliation

Lancaster University.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2016, John Wiley and Sons)

DOI

10.1002/jclp.22308

PMID

27062284

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: Parkinson's disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder, affecting the motor system with psychological difficulties also frequently reported. While explanations for psychological difficulties are historically situated within a biomedical framework, more recently the relevance of psychological determinants has become a research focus. This review therefore examines this relationship with the two most commonly reported psychological difficulties (anxiety and depression) in people with PD.

METHOD: Databases were systematically searched up to December 17, 2013, identifying 24 studies meeting inclusion criteria.

RESULTS: Significant predictors of heightened anxiety and depression included increased emotion-focused coping; less problem-focused coping; lower perceived control; more dominant beliefs about PD as part of a person's identity and influence on life; less social support and more avoidant personality types.

CONCLUSIONS: Relationships between some specific psychological predictors and depression and anxiety seem well supported. The complexity of relationships between these psychological determinants should be taken into consideration when delivering psychological interventions.

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Language: en