Long-term exposure to duodenal levodopa/carbidopa infusion therapy improves quality of life in relation especially to mobility, activities of daily living, and emotional well-being

Abstract

DLI improves QoL in patients with advanced PD after short- and long-term exposure. Whereas all domains except social support improve after 6 months under DLI, only mobility, activities of daily living and emotional well-being improve significantly after long-term exposure to DLI.