Overview & Management of Parkinson’s Disease

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English

10 h

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Intermediate Level

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Syllabus

Week 1: Overview

Describe the pathophysiology of Parkinson’s disease, noting the 3 types and related causative factors
State 3 risk factors and 2 factors that may reduce risk
Describe the 5 stages of PD and the typical timeline for development of major symptoms
Discuss the typical presentation of PD and how diagnosis is made

Week 2: Symptoms

Define “prodomal” symptom and state 2 of these early warning signs of PD
State and define 3 motor symptoms of PD as outlined in the TRAP acronym
State and define 3 non-motor symptoms of PD
State and define 2 neuropsychiatric symptoms of PD, as well as cognitive symptoms that can occur over time

Week 3: Non-pharmacologic Interventions

Discuss ole of pharmacologic interventions, including the classes of medications used to address the 3 categories of symptoms in PD
State action, side effects and dosing, diet and timing considerations associated with carbidopa/levodopa
Note a dopamine agonist used in treatment of motor symptoms of PD, its action and side effects
List 2 medications that are contraindicated in PD and why

Week 4:

Discuss the importance of non-pharmacologic interventions, such as exercise and role of physical therapy , in PD management
Describe surgical interventions for motor symptom management, such as lesioning and deep brain stimulation
Discuss psychosocial considerations, including the role of palliative and hospice are as they relate to the various stages of PD

Week 5: The Hospitalized Patient with Parkinson’s Disease

Discuss rationale for special care considerations when the person with PD is hospitalized
State 2 common clinical care issues that can occur and why such complications are common
State 2 carbidopa-levodopa related care considerations and 2 medications that are avoided in the hospital setting
List 2 nursing interventions for patients with PD and their families to optimize outcomes while in hospital

Prerequisite

None.

Instructors

Mary DiBartolo
Professor, Fulton Endowed Professor of Geriatric Nursing & Edmond J. Safra Visiting Nurse Faculty at the Parkinson’s Foundation
Salisbury University

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