Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the impact of an early intervention program on exercise behavior and mood in people with Parkinson's disease (PD) 1 year following participation. Patients & methods: Education and exercise program participants (n=152) were followed up for 1 year. Changes in exercise behavior and moodand factors associated with these changeswere examined. Results: At follow-up, 28% more participants exercised (p< 0.001). Changes in the proportion reporting depression (12% reduction;p=0.10) or anxiety (4% increase, p= 0.09) were not statistically significant. Conclusion: An education and exercise program promoted positive exercise behavior change sustained for a year, supporting the importance of early intervention for people with PD. Future research should explore sustainable ways to encourage prolonged behavior change, including regular follow-up.
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