Table 2 Clinical profile of study population (n = 81)
Clinical feature | N (%) |
|---|---|
Motor symptoms | |
Mobility | |
Walking without support | 68 (84%) |
Walking with support | 6 (7.4%) |
Bedridden | 7 (8.6%) |
Falls (among those who can walk) | |
No falls | 46 (56.8%) |
Infrequent falls (< 3/week) | 15 (18.5%) |
Frequent falls (≥3/week) | 13 (16%) |
Dysarthria | 56 (69%) |
Dysphagia | 28 (34.6%) |
Behavioral/Psychiatric symptom | |
Anger outbursts | 53 (65.4%) |
Low mood/Depressive symptoms | 43 (53%) |
Generalized anxiety | 39 (48.1%) |
Apathy | 27 (33.3%) |
Delusions (suspiciousness/fear of harm) | 32 (39.5%) |
Hallucinatory behavior (self-muttering/laughing) | 17 (20.9%) |
Obsessive-compulsive symptoms (repetitive behavior) | 17 (20.9%) |
Verbal perseverance | 27 (33.3%) |
Addictive behaviour | 18 (22.2%) |
Suicidal tendencies | |
Attempted | 14 (17.2%) |
Ideation only | 4 (4.9%) |
Family history of suicide | 9 (11.1%) |
Cognitive symptoms | 37 (45.6%) |
Other Symptoms | |
Sleep disturbances | 37 (45.6%) |
Ongoing weight loss | 40 (49.3%) |
Reduced appetite | 19 (23.4%) |
Increased appetite | 2 (2.5%) |
Bladder incontinence | 19 (23.4%) |
Bowel incontinence | 9 (11.1%) |
Constipation | 15 (18.5%) |
Diabetes mellitus | 9/74 (tested) |
Hypothyroidism | 12/68 (tested) |