Objectives of the MDS rare movement disorders study group
Objective: There is a need to unify diagnostic criteria, develop a comprehensive approach regarding educational and practical challenges in diagnosis, treatment, and outcome measures and…Systems biological approach to Parkinson’s disease- Uncovering effects of PD on the synapse
Objective: Traditional models of Parkinson's disease (PD) focus on events at the neuronal synapse and although recently, non-synaptic pathways have been linked to PD, most…The National Parkinson Foundation mentoring and networking program: Phase I the process
Objective: The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) has focused on meeting the needs in the care and treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). Through the Centers of…European physiotherapy guideline for Parkinson’s disease: Information for neurologists
Objective: We aim to inform physicians on the value of physiotherapy (PT) for people with Parkinson's disease (PwP) and on opportunities to optimize referral to…Barriers to providing quality care for people with Parkinson’s living in care homes in the UK: The role of staff training
Objective: To explore the models of training delivery and interaction between Parkinson's disease nurse specialists (PDNS), Parkinson's UK (PUK) and care home staff (CHS) when…Improving the experience of diagnosis in Parkinson’s disease
Objective: To identify areas in which patient experience of being diagnosed with Parkinson's can be improved. Background: Receiving a Parkinson's diagnosis can leave patients feeling…Assessment and connection to care: The vital role of the social worker in an interdisciplinary home visit program for advanced Parkinson’s disease patients
Objective: 1) To describe the role of social workers in managing the care coordination of homebound patients with advanced Parkinson's disease (PD); 2) to demonstrate…Effectiveness of a multidisciplinary PD clinic in improving quality of life
Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of a multidisciplinary PD clinic in a tertiary hospital in Hong Kong. Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) has been recognized as…Medication errors: The role of the nurse in an interdisciplinary home visit program for advanced Parkinson’s disease patients
Objective: To examine the number and types of medication errors detected by a registered nurse during interdisciplinary home visits for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease…Improving provision of Parkinson’s disease exercise classes
Objective: (1) To identify common barriers and limitations related to the delivery of Parkinson's disease (PD) exercise classes; (2) To recommend interventions with widespread applicability…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.