Essential tremor & Parkinson disease: Recognizing the differences. Issue 10 (18th October 2017)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Vernon, Gwyn M.; Leiningen, Cheryl; Thomas, Cathi A.; Dunlop, Susan Rebecca
• Is Part Of: Nurse practitioner. Volume 42:Issue 10(2017:Oct.)
• Publication Date: 2017-10-18
• Subjects: action tremor -- cerebellar tremor -- dystonic tremor -- essential tremor -- orthostatic tremor -- Parkinson disease -- physiologic tremor -- psychogenic tremor -- resting tremor -- tremor; Nursing -- Periodicals; Nurse practitioners -- Periodicals; 610.73
• DOI: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000524667.01599.d0
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0361-1817

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Tremor is a common movement disorder in adults and older adults. There are many different types of tremor and many conditions that present with tremor as a symptom. This article discusses the causes of tremor, and through the use of a case study, helps NPs understand the assessment of tremor and differentiate two common neurologic disorders that can present with tremor: essential tremor and Parkinson disease. Abstract : There are many different types of tremor and many conditions that present with tremor as a symptom. This article discusses the causes of tremor, and helps NPs understand the assessment of tremor and helps NPs differentiate essential tremor and Parkinson disease.