Age |
|
Under 30 |
0 |
30-49 |
2 (2%) |
50-59 |
30 (24%) |
60-69 |
41 (33%) |
70-79 |
42 (34%) |
80 or over |
10 (8%) |
When diagnosed with Parkinson’s |
|
< 2 years ago |
19 (15%) |
2-5 years ago |
53 (42%) |
6-10 years ago |
35 (28%) |
11-20 years ago |
17 (14%) |
More than 20 years ago |
1 (1%) |
Does pain impact your daily life? |
|
Yes |
88 (70%) |
No |
28 (22%) |
Not sure |
9 (7%) |
How frequently do you experience pain? |
|
a. Never |
9 (7%) |
b. Rarely (around once per year) |
7 (6%) |
c. Sometimes (around once per month) |
18 (14%) |
d. Frequently (around once per week) |
61 (49%) |
e. Very frequently (most days) |
30 (24%) |
Is pain a symptom you discuss with your healthcare professional? |
|
a. No I haven’t discussed pain with a healthcare professional |
37 (30%) |
b. Yes I’ve discussed with my GP (General Practitioner) |
48 (38%) |
c. Yes I’ve discussed with my Parkinson’s nurse |
60 (48%) |
d. Yes I’ve discussed with my Physiotherapist |
44 (35%) |
e. Yes I’ve discussed with my Occupational Therapist |
9 (7%) |
f. Yes I’ve discussed with my Dietician |
1 (0.8%) |
g. Yes I’ve discussed with another healthcare professional (please detail) |
33 (28%) |
Consultant |
14 (11%) |
Neurologist |
12 (10%) |
Pain clinic |
3 (2%) |
Chiropractor |
3 (2%) |
Gastroenterologist |
1 (0.8%) |
What did the healthcare professional do to support you with your pain? |
a. Nothing |
12 (10%) |
b. Advice, education or information |
36 (30%) |
c. Medication |
29 (25%) |
d. Exercise |
44 (38%) |
e. Complementary therapy (e.g. massage, acupuncture) |
19 (17%) |
f. Other (please detail) |
18 (16%) |
Injections |
1 (0.8%) |
Botox |
1 (0.8%) |
Psychologist referral |
1 (0.8%) |
Physiotherapy referral |
3 (3%) |
Consultant referral |
3 (3%) |
Pain not related to Parkinson’s |
2 (2%) |
Aid |
1 (0.8%) |
Leaflet |
1 (0.8%) |