title: Medication adherence in Parkinson's.
abstract: Parkinson's is a complex degenerative disease which affects both motor and non-motor function and as such requires regular reassessment and collaboration between the patient and the healthcare team to achieve optimal outcomes. Complex medication regimes are often prescribed to manage symptoms; however, issues such as compliance, adherence and concordance need to be considered. The Parkinson's Nurse Specialist plays a central role in understanding patient needs and ability to manage medication regimes. The nurse has a fundamental function in achieving optimal medication adherence throughout the disease trajectory.
authors.affiliation: Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust.
authors.forename: Jenny
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Wright
authors.forename: Jennie
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Walker
mesh_terms: D000978:Antiparkinson Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D010349:Patient Compliance; D013041:Specialties, Nursing
chemical_list: D000978:Antiparkinson Agents