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Investigating the usage of motion verbs in Parkinson's disease

Volume: 16 Number: 3 July 1, 2025
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Investigating the usage of motion verbs in Parkinson's disease

Abstract

Background/Purpose: This study aimed to determine the quantity of motion verbs in Parkinson’s Disease (PD) and their potential correlation with other parameters. Methods: In this study, 20 participants diagnosed with Parkinson's disease (mean age 68.45±10.5; 14 males; 6 females) were included. They were recruited at the Maltepe University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine, Department of Neurology. Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), the pear film, and animated short videos were used as data collection tools. Results: Among the participants, 60% were in the early stages of PD, and 40% were in the advanced stages, with educational backgrounds ranging from primary school to university. Statistical analysis showed no significant differences in the usage of verbs, motion verbs, and participles across PD stages, gender, or education levels (p > 0.05). Conclusion: In this study, no significant difference was found in the use of motion verbs among individuals with PD. The literature suggests that motion verb impairments in PD patients are typically attributed to deficits in executive functions, and that motor cortex atrophy does not contribute to these impairments. As a result, there remains no consensus regarding the precise nature of language deficits in Parkinson’s disease.

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Primary Language

English

Subjects

Rehabilitation , Allied Health and Rehabilitation Science (Other)

Journal Section

Research Article

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Early Pub Date

June 23, 2025

Publication Date

July 1, 2025

Submission Date

December 16, 2024

Acceptance Date

February 28, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 2025 Volume: 16 Number: 3

DOI

https://doi.org/10.31067/acusaglik.1602539

IZ

https://izlik.org/JA26MH84TP

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Karalı FS, Tosun S, Topraksoy A, Kesebir J, Çınar N (July 1, 2025) Investigating the usage of motion verbs in Parkinson’s disease. Acıbadem Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi 16 3 448–456.