Keywords

Parkinson disease, quality measurements, quality of life, symptom management

 

Authors

  1. Shin, Ju Young PhD, ANP-C
  2. Hendrix, Cristina C. DNS, GNP-BC

Abstract

Abstract: Patients with Parkinson disease have prolonged motor and nonmotor symptoms affecting their ability to perform activities of daily living. Providers are tasked not only to provide quality care to afflicted patients but also to offer assistance to their informal caregivers who play a critical supportive role along the illness trajectory.