Katarina Đurđević
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Research Subjects
Katarina Đurđević has a total of 8 co-authors. Here are the top co-authors by number of shared publications:
- Andona Milovanović
Clinic for Neurology University Clinical Center of Serbia Belgrade Serbia
1 shared publication - Biljana Salak-Djokic
Neurology Clinic, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
1 shared publication - Elka Stefanova
Neurology Clinic, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
1 shared publication - Gorica Marić
Institute of Epidemiology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
1 shared publication - Milutin Kostić
Faculty of Medicine University of Belgrade Belgrade Serbia
1 shared publication - Nataša Dragašević-Mišković
Neurology Clinic, University Clinical Centre of Serbia, Faculty of Medicine, University of Belgrade, 11000 Belgrade, Serbia
1 shared publication
Latest Publications
- Open Access
- 19 December 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Brain Sciences
- Vol. 14 (1) , 1
The Impact of Demographic and Clinical Factors on the Quality of Life in Patients with Neurodegenerative Cerebellar Ataxias
In neurodegenerative cerebellar ataxias, not only ataxia but also extra-cerebellar signs have a significant impact on patients’ health related to quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of this study was to evaluate the various aspects of HRQoL and predictors of QoL in patients with neurodegenerative cerebellar ataxias. We included a total of 107 patients with cerebellar degenerative ataxia. Patients filled out the validated Serbian version of the SF-36 used for the assessment of HRQoL. All patients were clinically evaluated using SARA, INAS, and neuropsychological tests to assess their global cognitive status and different psychiatric scales. The most frequent types of neurodegenerative cerebellar ataxias were autosomal dominant ataxias (38.3%) and sporadic ataxias (32.7%). Mean age at diagnosis was 35.3 ± 16.23 years, and disease duration was on average 12.1 ± 9.91 years. Mean total SF-36 score was 50.63 ± 20.50. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that in the case of the PHC score, the most significant predictors are the patient’s actual age, severity of ataxia, and ACE total score. For MHC, the Hamilton depression score was the most important predictor. Our study has shown that HRQoL measured by SF-36 in patients with neurodegenerative cerebellar disorders is strongly influenced by impaired mobility and depression.
- 19 December 2023
- Published by MDPI AG in Brain Sciences
- Vol. 14 (1) , 1
Open AccessThe Impact of Demographic and Clinical Factors on the Quality of Life in Patients with Neurodegenerative Cerebellar Ataxias
In neurodegenerative cerebellar ataxias, not only ataxia but also extra-cerebellar signs have a significant impact on patients’ health related to quality of life (HRQoL). The aim of this study was to evaluate the various aspects of HRQoL and predictors of QoL in patients with neurodegenerative cerebellar ataxias. We included a total of 107 patients with cerebellar degenerative ataxia. Patients filled out the validated Serbian version of the SF-36 used for the assessment of HRQoL. All patients were clinically evaluated using SARA, INAS, and neuropsychological tests to assess their global cognitive status and different psychiatric scales. The most frequent types of neurodegenerative cerebellar ataxias were autosomal dominant ataxias (38.3%) and sporadic ataxias (32.7%). Mean age at diagnosis was 35.3 ± 16.23 years, and disease duration was on average 12.1 ± 9.91 years. Mean total SF-36 score was 50.63 ± 20.50. Hierarchical regression analysis showed that in the case of the PHC score, the most significant predictors are the patient’s actual age, severity of ataxia, and ACE total score. For MHC, the Hamilton depression score was the most important predictor. Our study has shown that HRQoL measured by SF-36 in patients with neurodegenerative cerebellar disorders is strongly influenced by impaired mobility and depression.