About this trial
The aim of this study is to examine the validity and reliability of the Turkish version of the Heat Sensitivity Scale in individuals with Parkinson's disease. This cross-sectional methodological study will evaluate the psychometric properties of the scale, including internal consistency, test-retest reliability, and construct validity, in order to provide a valid and reliable tool for assessing temperature sensitivity in Turkish-speaking individuals with Parkinson's disease.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Clinical diagnosis of Parkinson's disease
Hoehn and Yahr stage 1-3
Age between 40 and 85 years
Mini-Mental State Examination score ≥ 24
Disqualifiers
Presence of a major psychiatric disorder, such as major depressive disorder or a psychotic disorder
Diagnosis of advanced dementia
Presence of an uncontrolled systemic chronic disease, such as uncontrolled diabetes mellitus or hypertension
Presence of a severe cardiovascular or respiratory condition
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Not listed