Table 3. Simple linear regression analysis between independent variables and the Stigma domain of the 39-item Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire (PDQ-39) scale in Parkinson’s disease patients indicated for deep brain stimulation.
| Stigma domain | R | R2 | Coefficient β (95%CI) | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HADS depression scale | 0.25 | 0.06 | 2.05 (-0.17 to 4.28) | 0.07 |
| MDS-UPDRS III | 0.004 | 0.000 | 0.01 (-0.69 to 0.70) | 0.98 |
| Disease duration | 0.08 | 0.01 | 0.43 (-1.03 to 1.89) | 0.56 |
| Age | 0.25 | 0.06 | -1.05 (-2.25 to 0.14) | 0.08 |
| Medical condition* | 0.02 | 0.001 | -1.44 (-18.93 to 16.04) | 0.87 |
| Mobility domain | 0.26 | 0.07 | 0.33 (-0.01 to 0.68) | 0.06 |
| Activities of daily living | 0.34 | 0.12 | 0.42 (0.09 to 0.76) | 0.01 |
| Emotional well-being domain | 0.31 | 0.09 | 0.37 (0.04 to 0.70) | 0.03 |
*
Any other medical condition reported by the patient during the psychiatric evaluation.
95%CI = 95% confidence interval; HADS = Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale; MDS-UPDRS III = Movement Disorder Society‐sponsored revision of the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale.