What is the lived experience of anxiety for people with Parkinson’s? A phenomenological study

Purpose Anxiety is a common non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s and there no specific pharmacological intervention for people with who experience anxiety. Yet little research documenting how individuals this condition It important to explore the experiences identify potential issues in developing future non-pharmacological interventions. This study explored lived anxiety Parkinson’s. Materials methods Six participants were recruited into descriptive phenomenological study, through charity UK, using maximum variation sampling strategy. Face face interviews conducted. Data analysis employed thematic analysis. Results Three key themes encapsulated data: Finding ways cope “Try not let it rule your life”, Amplifies symptoms “It’s emotionally draining it’s also physically draining” “Anxiety funny thing” experienced myriad ways. A model PWP proposed. Conclusions complex constructed interlinked parts affecting Researchers healthcare professionals should take these findings account when designing studies