Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in an Inpatient Parkinson's Disease Sample. (12th March 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: McLaughlin, Nicole C. R.; Piryatinsky, Irene; Epstein-Lubow, Gary; Marino, Louis; Friedman, Joseph H.
• Other Names: Aasly Jan O. Academic Editor.
• Is Part Of: Parkinson's disease. Volume 2014(2014)
• Publication Date: 2014-03-12
• Subjects: Parkinson's disease -- Periodicals; Parkinson's disease -- Treatment -- Periodicals; 616.833005
• DOI: 10.1155/2014/420240
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2090-8083

Abstract

Abstract : Background . Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common in idiopathic Parkinson's disease (PD), and hospitalization for delirium, depression, psychosis, and anxiety is sometimes required. A minimal amount of data exists on these patients. Methods . Charts of all patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital between 2006 and 2009 with a diagnosis of PD were reviewed. Forty-three met entry criteria and were reviewed. Initial and discharge diagnoses, comorbid psychiatric diagnoses, length of stay, and living arrangements before and after hospitalization are described. Results . Consistent with previous research, this study showed evidence of comorbid psychiatric disorders within PD. Conclusions . The long-term goal of this area of study would be to reduce neuropsychiatric symptoms and improve quality of life in order to reduce inpatient hospital stays.