EFFECTIVENESS OF MULTIMODAL TELEHAB ON NON- MOTOR SYMPTOMS AMONG PEOPLE WITH IDIOPATHIC PARKINSON’S DISEASE.

Abstract

Background: - The prodromal non motor symptoms which are been reported in the earliest stages of Parkinson’s Disease, has been a huge economic burden due to cost of the treatment on the patient as the disease progresses. Aim & objective: - This study aims to analyze the effectiveness of multimodal training through telerehabilitation. Methods: - 50 participants who were selected based on selection criteria were divided into two groups where one group underwent multimodal training and the other group underwent self-management strategies (3 days/week, 1 hr./day for 6 weeks) were assessed for fatigue, sleep, anxiety, depression, quality of life as the outcome measures at baseline and endline. Results: - After multimodal training a significant (p < 0.05) reduction in fatigue, and anxiety while improvement in sleep and quality of life was observed. Conclusion: - The multimodal training enhanced the non- motor abilities and quality of life in people with PD. Novelty: - A feasible and non-expensive tailormade intervention can be administered through telerehabilitation.

Keywords: - Parkinson’s Disease, non- motor symptoms, fatigue, depression, anxiety, quality of life, multimodal training