- Title
- Non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease
- Creator
- Carroll, Vincent; Rossiter, Rachel; Blanchard, Denise
- Relation
- Australian Journal of General Practice Vol. 50, Issue 11, p. 812-817
- Publisher Link
- http://dx.doi.org/10.31128/AJGP-07-21-6093
- Publisher
- Royal Australian College of General Practitioners
- Resource Type
- journal article
- Date
- 2021
- Description
- Background: Parkinson’s disease is characterised by a complex array of motor and non-motor symptoms. Motor symptoms are often prioritised for assessment and treatment. Growing evidence highlights the importance of recognising the impact of non-motor symptoms on the person’s quality of life. Objective: The aim of this article is to increase awareness of the importance of identifying and addressing non-motor symptoms experienced by people living with Parkinson’s disease. Discussion: A vignette developed in collaboration with a person living with Parkinson’s disease and his wife provides an ‘insider perspective’. Regular assessment and monitoring of non-motor symptoms enable the clinician to support the implementation of effective interventions. Team-based care and connections with Parkinson’s support groups are essential to enable the person to live well with Parkinson’s disease and provide informal carers with the support and information needed.
- Subject
- exercise therapy; neurodegenerative diseases; neurology; Parkinson's disease
- Identifier
- http://hdl.handle.net/1959.13/1494096
- Identifier
- uon:53703
- Identifier
- ISSN:2208-794X
- Language
- eng
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