AKSONA
Vol. 5 No. 2 (2025): JULY 2025

Profile of Motoric and Non-Motoric Symptoms Using the Indonesian Version of the Wearing-Off Questionnaire-19 in Parkinson’s Patients

Bernadetha Muktiarini (Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Rizaldy Taslim Pinzon (Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)
Yacobus Christian Prasetyo (Department of Pharmacology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Kristen Duta Wacana, Yogyakarta, Indonesia)



Article Info

Publish Date
31 Jul 2025

Abstract

Highlight: Tremors are the most common motor symptom in patients with Parkinson's disease. Abdominal discomfort is a prevalent non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease. Comprehensive symptom management is essential for patients with Parkinson's disease.   ABSTRACT Introduction: Parkinson's disease is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor and non-motor symptoms. The prolonged administration of levodopa in patients may induce the wearing-off phenomenon, where symptoms recur before the next dose. Studies on the symptom profile of Parkinson's disease, especially in wearing-off conditions, are crucial for further management. Objective: This study aimed to determine the motor and non-motor symptom profile of patients with Parkinson's disease. Methods: conducted. The Indonesian version of the Wearing-Off Questionnaire-19 (WOQ-19) was used to identify motor and non-motor symptoms. Data were collected from 30 Parkinson’s patients at Bethesda Yogyakarta Hospital from October to December 2023 using a purposive sampling technique. The sample size was calculated using OpenEpi V3.01. Results: The most prevalent motor symptom among patients with Parkinson's disease was tremor (100%), followed by bradykinesia (93.33%) and rigidity (86.67%). The most common non-motor symptoms reported were abdominal discomfort (56.67%) and body aches (50%). Conclusion:Patients have a variety of Parkinson's disease symptoms. Parkinson's patients most commonly experienced motor symptoms such as tremors, bradykinesia, and rigidity, along with non-motor symptoms like abdominal discomfort and body aches. The significant percentage of wearing-off seen in this study underscores its common occurrence and highlights the importance of early identification and management.  

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Abbrev

aksona

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Subject

Medicine & Pharmacology Neuroscience

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AKSONA is a scientific journal published by the Department of Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Airlangga; Dr. Soetomo General Academic Hospital. AKSONA focuses on original research, case reports, and review articles on all aspects of neuroscience: Neurosurgery, Neuropsychology, Movement ...