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Motor fluctuations in Parkinson's disease
1National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, London.
Professional Nurse (London, England)
|September 13, 2000
Summary
Parkinson's disease patients initially respond well to treatment, but motor fluctuations emerge later. A multidisciplinary team improves quality of life and reduces disability for these patients.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Movement Disorders
Background:
- Parkinson's disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder.
- Early treatment of PD often provides significant symptom relief.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the common progression of motor fluctuations in Parkinson's disease.
- To emphasize the benefits of a multidisciplinary team approach for managing PD.
Main Methods:
- Review of typical Parkinson's disease treatment response.
- Analysis of challenges in long-term PD management.
Main Results:
- Most individuals with Parkinson's disease experience complete symptom remission in the initial five years of therapy.
- Motor fluctuations and related disabilities commonly develop after the first five years.
Conclusions:
- A multidisciplinary team approach is crucial for mitigating disability in Parkinson's disease.
- Integrating various specialists can enhance the quality of life for patients with advanced Parkinson's disease.