The purpose of this study was to explore the influence of a falls-risk management intervention, Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease, on fatigue and activity and participation measures, as well as examine the relationship between these constructs.
Methods
This mixed methods study included 17 participants with Parkinson’s disease. Participants took the Modified Fatigue Impact Scale and the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health Measure of Participation and Activities Screener at three 8-week intervals: baseline (followed by an 8-week control period), pre-intervention, and post-intervention. Focus groups were completed at the conclusion of the study to explore participants’ perception of Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease related to their fatigue and activity and participation.
Results
Fatigue and activity and participation measures were significantly correlated (r = 0.76). Activity and participation measures (Measure of Participation and Activities Screener) significantly improved after the intervention (p = 0.012). Four themes related to fatigue and/or activity and participation emerged following qualitative analysis, including: managing fatigue: paying attention and acting accordingly; creating mindfulness in daily activities; giving and receiving within a community; and strengthening relationship to self and others.
Conclusion
Participants experienced improvement in activity and participation measures and perceived fatigue management after engagement in the community-based Merging Yoga and Occupational Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease program.
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