title: Parkinson's: treating the symptoms.
abstract: Parkinson's disease is frequently encountered in general nursing environments and particularly those dealing with older adults. There are a range of drug treatments and other therapies available that can be used to enhance the quality of life and social engagement of people who have the condition. The drugs need careful administration and attention to detail in terms of dose and timing. This is where nurses, especially Parkinson's disease nurse specialists, have an important role to play.
authors.affiliation: University Hospitals Coventry.
authors.forename: Dr Andrea J
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Lindahl
mesh_terms: D000978:Antiparkinson Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation; D018450:Disease Progression; D018491:Dopamine Agonists / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D007980:Levodopa / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000628:therapy; D011788:Quality of Life; D013070:Speech Therapy
chemical_list: D000978:Antiparkinson Agents; D018491:Dopamine Agonists; D007980:Levodopa