Research Article

The Impact of Living with Parkinson’s Disease: Balancing within a Web of Needs and Demands

Table 1

The impact of living with Parkinson’s disease.

CategoriesSubcategories

Changed prerequisites for managing day-to-day demandsDeteriorating physical functioning
Fatigue
Psychological changes and mood swings
Cognitive impairments

Loss of identity and dignityAltered family relationships
A sense of lost identity
A sense of being deprived of one’s self-worth

Compromised social participationLimited ability to meet with others
Feeling socially isolated
Social embarrassments
Speech problems

The use of practical and psychological strategiesTo be foreseeing and plan
Various compensatory strategies were applied
Trying to maintain a positive attitude
Using downward comparisons
Accepting healthcare support