Parkinson’s Disease:
(Biemans et al, 2001; n = 142; mean age = 66(10.4) years; Hoehn & Yahr Stage range = I to V (I = 29, II = 41, III = 39, IV = 24, V = 9)
Table 1 Mean, standard deviation and scalability of items of the SPDDS questionnaire
Item
|
Mean
|
SD
|
H (g)
|
Washing face and hands
|
1.46
|
0.83
|
0.66
|
Brushing teeth
|
1.51
|
0.86
|
0.63
|
Using a telephone
|
1.54
|
0.90
|
0.62
|
Making tea or coffee
|
1.68
|
1.17
|
0.71
|
Inserting and removing an electric plug
|
1.70
|
1.09
|
0.63
|
Pouring milk from a bottle or carton
|
1.75
|
1.10
|
0.65
|
Walking about house/flat
|
1.82
|
1.19
|
0.66
|
Getting up out of armchair
|
1.87
|
0.89
|
0.63
|
Picking up object from floor
|
1.87
|
1.03
|
0.67
|
Having a shower
|
1.87
|
1.22
|
0.71
|
Getting undressed
|
1.94
|
1.07
|
0.70
|
Holding and reading newspaper
|
1.98
|
1.09
|
0.52
|
Holding cup and saucer
|
1.99
|
1.13
|
0.58
|
Getting out of bed
|
2.03
|
0.92
|
0.71
|
Getting dressed
|
2.06
|
1.05
|
0.70
|
Walking down the stairs
|
2.07
|
1.31
|
0.64
|
Doing the dishes
|
2.10
|
1.30
|
0.65
|
Walking up the stairs
|
2.10
|
1.28
|
0.64
|
Walking outside, for example to local shops
|
2.31
|
1.52
|
0.68
|
Cutting food with knife and fork
|
2.32
|
1.16
|
0.57
|
Opening tins (not using an electric opener)
|
2.42
|
1.03
|
0.60
|
Turning over in bed
|
2.51
|
1.17
|
0.57
|
Travelling by public transport
|
2.83
|
1.64
|
0.69
|
Writing a letter
|
2.90
|
1.47
|
0.60
|
(Items in table arranged by level of disability, from least to most)