Parkinson’s disease is characterised by differences in lower limb joint kinetics during stair ascent and descent
Objective: To investigate the contribution of the hip, knee and ankle joint moments to support moments during stair ascent and descent in people with Parkinson's…Translation of the European physiotherapy guideline for Parkinson’s disease to Portuguese
Objective: To translate and adapt the European Physiotherapy Guideline for Parkinson's disease to Portuguese. Background: In 2014 the European Guideline for Physiotherapy in Parkinson's disease…An innovative international educational network to improve physicians’ current management practices of patients with cervical dystonia and spasticity
Objective: The Ixcellence Network® aims to improve patient care in the fields of cervical dystonia (CD) and spasticity through the development of a high level…Introducing the 2nd edition of the occupational therapy for people with Parkinson’s: Best practice guidance
Objective: To disseminate best practice to Occupational Therapists (OTs) about Parkinson's. Background: 5 years after publication of the Occupational Therapy for people with Parkinson's: Best…The National Parkinson Foundation mentoring and networking program: Phase I the process
Objective: The National Parkinson Foundation (NPF) has focused on meeting the needs in the care and treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD). Through the Centers of…Efficacy of deep brain stimulation (DBS) patient education and post operative support: A summary of 3 months monitoring of unscheduled patient phone requests. An Australian private neurology clinic experience
Objective: To assess the effectiveness of preoperative DBS patient education and postoperative DBS clinical support through monitoring of unscheduled patient and others phone requests in…Barriers to providing quality care for people with Parkinson’s living in care homes in the UK: The role of staff training
Objective: To explore the models of training delivery and interaction between Parkinson's disease nurse specialists (PDNS), Parkinson's UK (PUK) and care home staff (CHS) when…Patient-centered educational intervention using hand-held electronic devices
Objective: To examine feasibility, usability and initial efficacy of an e-learning intervention, using an interactive tablet-based slideshow with audio/video and quizzes. Background: Mobile tablet and…The impact of a movement disorders specialist on resident knowledge, as measured by the resident in-service training examination (RITE)
Objective: To determine a movement disorders specialist's impact on resident education, as assessed by the Resident In-Service Training Examination (RITE) scores. Background: Neurology resident knowledge…Increased access to training in a Parkinson-specific rehabilitation approach through online learning
Objective: Compare online versus live training of physical and occupational therapists in an evidence-based, Parkinson-specific rehabilitation approach. Background: LSVT BIG® is an effective physical/occupational therapy…
Abstracts from the International Congress of Parkinson’s and Movement Disorders.