Table 1.
Health-related quality of life scores: comparison according to the dichotomous variables (n = 169)
| Variable | HRQOL | p value |
|---|---|---|
| Sex | 0.8080 | |
| Male (n = 118) | 38.8 ± 17.7 | |
| Female (n = 51) | 38.1 ± 17.5 | |
| History of ICB (at inclusion) | 0.0182 | |
| ICB- (n = 110) | 36.2 ± 16.7 | |
| ICB+ (n = 59) | 42.9 ± 18.5 | |
| Current ICB (at the time of follow-up) | 0.0089 | |
| No (n = 121) | 36.3 ± 17.7 | |
| Yes (n = 48) | 44.1 ± 16.2 |
Values are presented as mean ± standard deviation.
HRQOL, health-related quality of life; ICB-, patients with no ICBs occurring after the beginning of PD; ICB+, patients with ICBs occurring or worsening after the beginning of PD; ICB, impulsive-compulsive behavior; PD, Parkinson’s disease.