Caregiver Contributions to Self-Care in Parkinson's Disease: A Qualitative Descriptive Study

Introduction

Parkinson's disease (PD) is the second most common neurodegenerative disorder after Alzheimer's disease, and is characterized by motor symptoms such as bradykinesia, rigidity, and reduced movement automaticity. Caregiver contributions (CC) to self-care in PD represent an important resource for supporting people with PD. However, this topic has not yet been fully explored.