Neurol. praxi. 2010;11(1):13-15

Palliative care in patients with Parkinson's disease

prof.MUDr.Martin Bareš, Ph.D.

Centrum pro abnormní pohyby a parkinsonizmus Brno

I. neurologická klinika LF MU a FN u sv. Anny Brno

Parkinson‘s disease is a chronic, progressive neurological disease with prevalence of 1 % in the population over 65 years. The modern

success of pharmacology and deep-brain % of the populatstimulation surgery to treat the motor symptoms of tremor, rigidity, and

bradykinesia provide PD patients with longer lives and increased motor functioning. However, in the moderate and advanced stages of

disease, the therapeutic benefits of pharmacology diminish and motor symptoms are more complicated to treat. The nonmotor symptoms

of Parkinson´s disease receive little attention in clinical settings, although they can lead to disability and caregiver burden. The

concept of paliative care accepts the actual clinical disability of the patient and his needs for everyday life.

Keywords: Parkinson´s disease, paliative treatment, concept of care

Published: March 1, 2010  Show citation