Research Guides: Parkinson's Disease: Students

Introduction

This section includes resources for students. It offers pathology, pathophysiology and management of Parkinson's Disease adequate for the classroom and care of Parkinson's Diease patients.

Parkinson's Disease

Effects of Parkinson's Disease

What is Parkinson's Disease?
Parkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder that affects dopamine producing neurons resulting in decreased functional mobility.
Pathophysiology
Parkinson’s disease is the result of the loss of a number of neurotransmitters, most notably dopamine
Genetics
History
Early descriptions of people with symptoms date back thousands of years, in the tenth century in India.
Physiologic and Cognitive effects
Tremor, Rigidity, Bradykinesia, and Dyskinesia

Management of Parkinson's

Diagnosis and symptomatic treatment
Precise diagnosis is important so that patients can receive the proper and early treatment. Symptomatic Parkinson’s disease therapies are designed to alleviate motor and nonmotor symptoms, delay the progression of the disease, and manage the side effects of treatment.
Rehabilitation
Findings have emphasized the important role of exercise and rehabilitation in the overall management of PD.
Stages of Parkinson's Disease and Therapies
Drug therapy, Surgery, and non-medical approaches
Advanced disease management
Complications in advanced PD
Hospitalization
Hospitalization-Related Issues and complications
Assess for Fall Risk
The PD patients experiences functional decline, making it impertinent to asses for fall risk during care.

Ongoing Clinical Research Trials

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke
Participating in ongoing clinical trials helps researchers gain more knowledge regarding PD.


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