NPJ Parkinson's Disease
Earlier rehabilitation linked to lower mortality in Parkinson’s
Starting rehabilitation 1–2 years after diagnosis was linked to a 28% higher relative rate of death than starting within one year.Starting rehabilitation 1–2 years after diagnosis was linked to a 28% higher relative rate of death than starting within one year.
Cohort · 19,153 peopleParkinson's disease
Who was studied19,153 Korean patients with Parkinson's disease receiving rehabilitation
What changedThe hazard of death was 44% higher with rehabilitation starting at 2 years or later versus within 1 year
The catchGreater health awareness and self-management among early rehabilitation patients could independently lower mortality