Depression, Anxiety, and Parkinson's Disease

 
   Lead Investigator:    Allen Kluttz
   Institution      :    Nova Southeastern University
   E-Mail           :    ak1085@mynsu.nova.edu
   Proposal ID      :    769



   Proposal Description:
   Kluttz (2015) found that PD was not associated with depression and anxiety, but   gender interactions with depression and anxiety. The previous, database (NHIS)    produced less than optimal data in light of some assumption violations. It is     possible there were other health conditions, which were not controlled, in this   previous study. This abstract will attempt a new analysis with more strict        comorbid exclusionary criteria and potential moderators that need                 consideration. Therefore, this research hopes to determine if Parkinson's         disease is associated with increased risk of depression and anxiety. If this      study finds that those with Parkinson's disease have an increased risk for mood   disorders, mental health screening may be deemed necessary and it could improve   the lives of those with Parkinson's disease.