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Neuropsychiatric non-motor aspects of Parkinson's disease.
- Source :
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Postgraduate medical journal [Postgrad Med J] 2003 Oct; Vol. 79 (936), pp. 561-5. - Publication Year :
- 2003
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Abstract
- Parkinson's disease is often recognised as a motor disease characterised by rest tremor, rigidity, bradykinesia, and postural disturbances. However, there are several non-motor aspects of the disease that are of at least equal importance in the management of patients with Parkinson's disease. They include depression, cognitive impairment, anxiety, and psychosis among others. It is important to recognise them, as they are common and they contribute significantly to patients' morbidity, quality of life, and institutionalisation to long term care homes. In addition to the disease duration and severity, other factors including drugs may contribute to their occurrence. Pathogenesis of these aspects is not fully understood, though there has been a significant increase in the knowledge in recent years. Management of these aspects involves a multidisciplinary approach.
- Subjects :
- Anxiety Disorders etiology
Anxiety Disorders therapy
Cognition Disorders etiology
Cognition Disorders therapy
Dementia etiology
Dementia therapy
Depressive Disorder etiology
Depressive Disorder therapy
Humans
Mental Disorders therapy
Parkinson Disease therapy
Psychotic Disorders etiology
Psychotic Disorders therapy
Mental Disorders etiology
Parkinson Disease psychology
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0032-5473
- Volume :
- 79
- Issue :
- 936
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Postgraduate medical journal
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 14612597
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1136/pmj.79.936.561