Evaluation of the Relationship Between Apathy and UPDRS, H&Y Scores, Levodopa Dose, Prodromal Stage Findings, Disease Stage, and Disease Type in Parkinson’s Disease
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the prevalence of apathy in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and explore its potential clinical correlates.Methods: Ninety-eight patients diagnosed with PD based on MDS clinical criteria and followed at the Movement Disorders Clinic of Sakarya University were included. Apathy was assessed using the Starkstein Apathy Scale. Clinical features including disease stage, motor subtype, prodromal symptoms, and daily total levodopa dosage were evaluated in relation to apathy status.Results: Apathy was detected in 59.2% of the participants. The apathy-positive group had significantly higher UPDRS III and H&Y scores (p
Fields of Study & Subjects
Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
Neurological disorders and treatments
Dementia and Cognitive Impairment Research
Publication details
- Journal / source
- Sakarya Medical Journal
- Volume
- 16
- Issue
- 1
- Pages
- 1–7
- Publication date
- 28 January 2026
- Language
- EN