Table 1.

Sample characteristics (n = 202).

Gender (men/women), n (%)	108 (53.5)/94 (46.5)
Age (years), Mean (SD; min–max)	69.8 (10.0; 34–90)
Retired, n (%)	143 (70.8)
Married or cohabitant, n (%)	144 (71.2)
Living in own home, n (%)	179 (88.6)
Disease duration (years), Mean (SD; min–max)	8.7 (6.6; 0.5–28)
Hoehn and Yahr stage of PDa, Median (q1–q3; min–max)	III (II–IV; I–V)
Perceived disease severityb, Median (q1–q3; min–max)	2 (2-2; 1–3)
Motor fluctuationsc, n (%)	137 (67.8)

^aAs assessed for the “off” phase from clinical records. Range, I–V (I = mild unilateral disease; V = Confined to bed or wheelchair unless aided) [13].

^bSelf-rated as mild ( = 1), moderate ( = 2), or severe ( = 3).

^cSelf-reported as present or absent.

PD, Parkinson's disease; SD, standard deviation.