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Stuart H Isaacson1, Madhureeta Achari2, Roongroj Bhidayasiri3,4
1Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center of Boca Raton Boca Raton Florida USA.
Background:
On-demand treatments can treat OFF episodes in Parkinson's disease, however, there is limited information regarding when to prescribe them.
Objective:
Develop expert consensus to determine appropriate clinical factors for considering on-demand treatments.
Methods:
Using a RAND/UCLA modified Delphi panel method, a panel developed consensus on the use of on-demand treatments for OFF episodes.
Results:
The panel agreed on-demand treatments were appropriate when OFF episodes were associated with greater functional impact and interfered with basic daily activities. The panel also agreed on-demand treatment may be appropriate for patients with morning akinesia and/or delayed ON of first levodopa dose and >1 type of OFF episode (eg, early morning OFF or wearing OFF regardless of frequency).
Conclusions:
Experts agreed on-demand treatment is appropriate for many patients with OFF episodes. The greater the functional impact of OFF episodes, the more likely experts agreed that on-demand treatment is appropriate to prescribe.
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