This subproject is one of many research subprojects utilizing the resources provided by a Center grant funded by NIH/NCRR. The subproject and investigator (PI) may have received primary funding from another NIH source, and thus could be represented in other CRISP entries. The institution listed is for the Center, which is not necessarily the institution for the investigator. Provide a brief explanation of the research project. State its overall objectives, specific aims and rationale. Please provide relevant background information on the hypothesis to be tested and the procedures/products/techniques under investigation, including references/citations, if applicable. Note: If you are applying for exempt or expedited status, please provide a justification for the appropriate category here. The intent of this study is to identify concerns regarding quality of life issues among people with Parkinson's disease and their spouses and investigate correlation to a number of variables, including severity of disease, specific symptoms (e.g., tremor, rigidity), age, gender, depression, and medication usage. This study qualifies for expedited review since it presents no more than minimal risk to human subjects under categories 5 (Research involving material (data, documents, records or specimens) that have been collected, or will be collected solely for non-research purposes (such as medical treatment or diagnosis)) and 7 (Research on individuals or group characteristics or behavior (including, but not limited to research on perception, cognition, motivation, identity, language, communication, cultural beliefs or practices, and social behavior) or research employing survey, interview, oral history, focus group, program evaluation, human factors evaluation, or quality assurance methodologies)
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