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.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Rehabilitation, Allied Health and Rehabilitation Science (Other) |
Journal Section | Research Articles |
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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 2025Volume: 16 Issue: 3 |