title: Understanding Parkinson disease: an evolving case study.
abstract: Thirty years ago, Parkinson disease was described as a shortage of the neurotransmitter dopamine. Today, understanding of this disorder includes possible genetic influences, premorbid and nonmotor issues, and a variety of neurologic, cognitive, and psychiatric symptoms. Using a case study, this article presents the current science of Parkinson disease.
authors.affiliation: Gwyn M. Vernon is a nurse practitioner at the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. Anne E. S. Carty is a professor at Rhode Island College School of Nursing, North Providence, R.I. Christin M. Salemno is a clinical nurse at the Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pa. Michele M. Siskind is an assistant professor at Rhode Island College School of Nursing, Providence, R.I. Cathi A. Thomas is an assistant clinical professor of Neurology and program director at Parkinson's Disease and Movement Disorders Center, Boston University, Boston, Mass.
authors.forename: Gwyn M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Vernon
authors.forename: Anne E S
authors.initials: AE
authors.lastname: Carty
authors.forename: Christin M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Salemno
authors.forename: Michele M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Siskind
authors.forename: Cathi A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Thomas
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009722:Nurse Practitioners; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010300:Parkinson Disease / Q000235:genetics / Q000451:nursing* / Q000473:pathology; D012307:Risk Factors