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Objective:  The aim of this study is to compare a cognitive behavioral group therapy (CBT) with a health enhancement program (HEP) for stress reduction and the impact on quality of life (QoL) in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD).   Method : Thirty patients with PD participated in the study: 16 received CBT including stress-reducing elements and 14 took part in a HEP. The two groups did not differ significantly in their baseline demographic characteristics. The patients in both groups underwent weekly sessions of 2 h duration for 9 weeks. The  Parkinson’s Disease Questionnaire  with 39 items (PDQ-39), the  Burden Questionnaire for Parkinson’s Disease  (translated from the original German:  Belastungsfragebogen für Parkinsonpatienten  (BELA) and the  Disease-Related Questionnaire  [ Fragebogen zur krankheitsbezogenen Kommunikation  (FKK)] were used for assessment. Ratings were completed at baseline and after 9 weeks (immediately after the last treatment session).   Results : The patients in the CBT group achieved significantly better BELA, FKK and PDQ-39 scores ( p  < 0.05). Subscale analysis revealed that the scores on the BELA subscales “emotional well-being” and “somatic motor function” contributed significantly to stress reduction ( p  < 0.05). The FKK revealed significant improvement in social skills in the CBT group ( p  < 0.05).   Conclusion : Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy appears to be an effective way for patients with PD to lessen stress and improve their quality of life.

Cognitive Behavioral Group Therapy Reduces Stress and Improves the Quality of Life in Patients with Parkinson’s Disease