Parkinson’s Disease Clinican’s Desk Reference 1st edition by Gosset Donald, Grosset Katherine ISBN 1840761016 9781840761016

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ISBN 10:       1840761016
ISBN 13: 978-1840761016
Author:         Gosset Donald G., Grosset Katherine A

Parkinson’s Disease: Clinican’s Desk Reference 1st Table of contents:

1. Parkinson’s Disease Facts and Figures

• Overview of Parkinson’s disease (PD)
• Epidemiology and prevalence
• Risk factors and demographic data

2. Clinical Diagnosis of Parkinsonism and Tremor

• Clinical presentation of Parkinsonism
• Tremor and its characteristics in PD
• Differential diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease and other forms of parkinsonism

3. Diagnostic Testing and Neuroimaging

• Role of clinical examination in diagnosis
• Imaging techniques: MRI, CT scans, and PET scans
• Other diagnostic tests: DaTscan, SPECT
• Genetic testing and biomarkers for Parkinson’s disease

4. Drug Treatment

• Pharmacological management of PD
  • Levodopa and dopamine agonists
  • COMT inhibitors, MAO-B inhibitors, and other medications
• Side effects and management of drug therapy
• Adjusting treatment based on disease progression
• Emerging drug treatments

5. Non-Motor Features of Parkinson’s Disease

• Cognitive dysfunction and dementia
• Depression and anxiety
• Sleep disturbances and fatigue
• Autonomic dysfunction (e.g., blood pressure regulation, gastrointestinal issues)
• Sensory symptoms (e.g., pain, smell, vision changes)

6. Motor and Non-Motor Assessment Scales in Parkinson’s Disease

• Unified Parkinson’s Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS)
• Hoehn and Yahr staging
• Non-motor symptoms scales (e.g., NMSS, MDS-UPDRS)
• Quality of life assessments (e.g., PDQ-39)

7. Surgical Therapy for Parkinson’s Disease

• Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS)
• Lesioning procedures: Pallidotomy and thalamotomy
• Emerging surgical techniques and trials
• Indications and outcomes for surgical intervention

8. The Role of the Nurse Specialist in the Management of Parkinson’s Disease

• Patient education and support
• Medication management and monitoring
• Symptom tracking and reporting
• Care coordination and multidisciplinary team management

9. The Role of the Physiotherapist and Occupational Therapist

• Physiotherapy for PD: Improving mobility, posture, and balance
• Occupational therapy: Daily living skills, assistive devices, and safety
• Rehabilitation strategies for PD patients

10. The Role of the Speech-Language Pathologist

• Addressing speech and swallowing difficulties in PD
• Voice therapy and speech techniques
• Managing communication challenges in advanced PD
• Strategies for improving swallowing and preventing aspiration

11. The Role of the Dietician

• Nutritional management in Parkinson’s disease
• Diet modifications to address motor and non-motor symptoms
• Weight management, hydration, and dietary supplements
• Managing constipation and other gastrointestinal issues

12. Complementary Medicine and Parkinson’s Disease

• Overview of complementary and alternative treatments
• Role of acupuncture, massage, and herbal remedies
• Mind-body therapies (e.g., yoga, tai chi, meditation)
• Evaluating the efficacy and safety of complementary therapies

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