Social Anxiety in Patients With Parkinson's Disease
JOURNAL OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES, cilt.22, sa.4, ss.390-394, 2010 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Yayın Türü: Makale / Tam Makale
- Cilt numarası: 22 Sayı: 4
- Basım Tarihi: 2010
- Doi Numarası: 10.1176/appi.neuropsych.22.4.390
- Dergi Adı: JOURNAL OF NEUROPSYCHIATRY AND CLINICAL NEUROSCIENCES
- Derginin Tarandığı İndeksler: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Sayfa Sayıları: ss.390-394
- Ankara Üniversitesi Adresli: Evet
Özet
Previous research highlights the presence of social anxiety disorder related to disfiguring diseases, although DSM-IV precludes the diagnosis of social anxiety disorder related to a medical condition. The present study investigated the frequency and severity of social anxiety disorder in patients with Parkinson's disease (n=50) and comparison subjects (n=50). Social anxiety was diagnosed in 16% of patients with Parkinson's disease and 2% of the comparison subjects. Regression analysis revealed younger age and depression as predictive factors of social anxiety. This study supported the likelihood of social anxiety disorder as a comorbid condition in Parkinson's disease. Revision of the criteria for social anxiety disorder in future diagnostic systems is necessary for the detection and management of these patients.