Parkinsonism

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (14 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

13 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes

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Activity Description

Parkinsonism is a broad term referring to various neurodegenerative diseases that manifest with motor symptoms such as rigidity, tremors, and bradykinesia. Parkinson disease accounts for approximately 80% of cases, while the remainder comprises a collection of other neurodegenerative diseases with similar motor symptoms. Diagnosis of the disease involves clinical assessment and ruling out alternative causes. The usual treatment for Parkinson disease involves medications that help manage the symptoms. Although Parkinson disease typically shows a positive response to levodopa therapy, secondary causes of parkinsonism generally do not respond to this treatment.

A comprehensive approach involving thorough cognitive assessment, consistent physical exercise for health, and interprofessional physiotherapy and rehabilitation measures is crucial for detecting late-onset dementia and managing parkinsonism. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, an interprofessional healthcare team advises patients to adopt lifestyle modifications, undergo cognitive assessments, engage in regular exercise, and participate in rehabilitation measures. These interventions aim to enhance the functional status of individuals with parkinsonism. Early detection of the disease and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach involving physicians, palliative care providers, therapists, nurses, and pharmacists are essential strategies for effectively managing parkinsonism. These approaches optimize patient care, improve outcomes, and enhance overall quality of life. This activity reviews the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of parkinsonism while emphasizing the critical role of the interprofessional healthcare team in patient care. Participating clinicians review the various etiologies and organic causes of parkinsonism and determine when to intervene pharmacologically. 


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, nurse practitioners, and social workers.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify early signs and symptoms of parkinsonism during routine assessments to enable timely diagnosis and intervention for patients.

  • Implement appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions based on the specific subtype of parkinsonism.

  • Apply evidence-based guidelines for the management of motor and non-motor symptoms in patients with parkinsonism.

  • Collaborate with interprofessional health care teams, including physicians, therapists, nurses, and pharmacists, to monitor disease progression and for comprehensive patient care.

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In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.


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  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
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