Research Article

An Exploration of Apathy and Impulsivity in Parkinson Disease

Table 6

Forced linear regressions with BIS-11-derived factors 1 to 5 as the dependent variables.

BIS-11-derived factorIndependent variables contributing to the varianceStatistic

Factor 1: “inattention”UPDRS complications of therapy
HADS anxiety
HADS depression
; ; constant (SEB 0.62)

Factor 2: “impetuosity”UPDRS complications of therapy
HADS anxiety
NPI disinhibiting
; constant (SEB 0.49)

Factor 3:
“personal security”
HADS anxiety
Younger age of onset
Shorter duration of disease
NPI aggression
; constant (SEB 1.71)

Factor 4: “planning”Younger age of onset
NPI irritability
; constant (SEB 1.08)

Factor 5:
“future orientation”
NPI disinhibition
HADS anxiety
;
constant (SEB 0.28)

HADS: Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale.
NPI: Neuropsychiatric Inventory.
UPDRS: Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale.