Nonpharmacological treatments for patients with Parkinson's disease. Issue 11 (14th August 2015)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bloem, Bastiaan R.; de Vries, Nienke M.; Ebersbach, Georg
• Other Names: Goetz C.G. guestEditor.; Poewe W. guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: Movement disorders. Volume 30:Issue 11(2015)
• Page Start: 1504
• Page End: 1520
• Publication Date: 2015-08-14
• Subjects: Parkinson's disease -- physiotherapy -- exercise -- occupational therapy -- cognitive therapy -- speech and language therapy -- multidisciplinary care; Movement disorders -- Periodicals; 610
• DOI: 10.1002/mds.26363
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0885-3185

Abstract

Abstract: Since 2013, a number of studies have enhanced the literature and have guided clinicians on viable treatment interventions outside of pharmacotherapy and surgery. Thirty‐three randomized controlled trials and one large observational study on exercise and physiotherapy were published in this period. Four randomized controlled trials focused on dance interventions, eight on treatment of cognition and behavior, two on occupational therapy, and two on speech and language therapy (the latter two specifically addressed dysphagia). Three randomized controlled trials focused on multidisciplinary care models, one study on telemedicine, and four studies on alternative interventions, including music therapy and mindfulness. These studies attest to the marked interest in these therapeutic approaches and the increasing evidence base that places nonpharmacological treatments firmly within the integrated repertoire of treatment options in Parkinson's disease. © 2015 International Parkinson and Movement Disorder Society