Kathryn R. McDonald
Research Associate and Honorary Psychology Research Associate, Wolfson molecular imaging center,
Research Article
Personality Style in Behavioural Disturbances in Parkinso's Disease
Author(s): Kathryn R. McDonald, Esther Chilman, Michelle Barraclough, Rebecca Elliott and Iracema LeroiKathryn R. McDonald, Esther Chilman, Michelle Barraclough, Rebecca Elliott and Iracema Leroi
Objective: Non-motor changes in Parkinson’s disease (PD) can include behavioural disturbances, such as apathy and impulse control disorders (ICDs). These behavioural problems impact on quality of life and carer burden. In the case of impulsivity, there is some association with specific personality styles at the time of assessment. This study compares current and pre-morbid personality attributes among people with PD who experience a clinically significant ICD, apathy, or no behavioural disturbance. Methods: 94 PD participants without dementia (ICD, n=34; apathy, n=24; control, n=36) were examined for current and pre-morbid (10 years before PD onset) personality style using self- and informant- versions of the NEO Five-Factor Inventory. All informants were knowledgeable about patients’ midlife personalities and provided both current and pre-morbid ratings. Results: When key.. View More»
