Team management of Parkinson's disease
Davis, J.C.
American Journal of Occupational Therapy Official Publication of the American Occupational Therapy Association 31(5): 300-308
1977
ISSN/ISBN: 0272-9490 PMID: 860744 Document Number: 118680
This report describes a multidisciplinary approach to the treatment of Parkinson's disease. By using published sources, the disease process, clinical findings, and medical management of Parkinson's disease are reviewed. The continual change in the clinical picture as well as the therapeutic needs require that clinicians have a full understanding of the disease and drugs used. This is followed by a description of a group program, including the evaluation process, treatment goals, and individual and group activities employed. Rehabilitation services are needed as medical management alone is not sufficient to maintain patient's daily living skills. The occupational therapist is skilled in assessment and training of activities for daily living. As a result, occupational therapy can be an integral part of the treatment program.