[Prevalence of neuropsychiatric disorders in drug-naive subjects with Parkinson's disease (PD)].

INTRODUCTION

Parkinson's disease is characterized by a broad spectrum of neuropsychiatric manifestations. Its pathophysiology has been associated with the disease itself as well as with the dopaminergic treatment.

MATERIAL AND

METHODS

A cross-sectional study was conducted in drug-naive patients with early Parkinson's disease. All participants were evaluated through a set of scales for specific neuropsychiatric symptoms including: cognition, depression, anxiety, apathy, psychosis, and impulse control disorder.

RESULTS

A total of 63 patients with Parkinson were included, of whom 26 (41.3%) subjects had some degree of cognitive impairment; seven (11.1%) had depression and 11 (15.8%) subjects had anxiety. Regarding the other symptoms, a total of 12 (19%) patients showed apathy, seven (11.1%) had psychosis, and eight (12.6%) patients had symptoms related to impulse control disorders.

CONCLUSION

Neuropsychiatric disorders are common in drug-naive patients with early Parkinson's disease. Given the impact of these symptoms on quality of life, identification and proper treatment is essential.