Görünmez olanı ortaya çıkarmak: Genç başlangıçlı Parkinson hastalığının (eski ortaklar) üzerindeki etkisi üzerine nitel bir röportaj çalışması.

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IntroductionLiving with young onset Parkinson's disease (YOPD) not only affects the persons with YOPD, but also their families. Although caregiver burden has been researched in Parkinson's disease in general, little is known about the specific impact of having an (ex-)partner with YOPD. This exploratory study aimed to explore the impact of having an (ex-)partner with YOPD on daily life.Materials and methodsWe used a qualitative approach including semi-structured interviews with 16 (ex-)partners of people with YOPD. Interviews were audio-taped and transcribed verbatim. Qualitative thematic analysis was used to analyze the interview data.ResultsQualitative analysis revealed nine themes to describe the impact of having an (ex-)partner with YOPD: (1) Psychosocial impact, (2) Impact on taking care of children, (3) Impact on working life, (4) Impact on intimacy and (sexual) relationships, (5) Impact on daily life, (6) Acceptance and other coping strategies, (7) Thoughts about the future, (8) Autonomy and (9) Caregiver support.DiscussionThis study provides important findings that will inform future interventions that aim to reduce or even prevent caregiver burden, as well as to inform healthcare professionals to recognize the needs of caregivers of people with YOPD.

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