Delivering Optimal Care to People with Cognitive Impairment in Parkinson's Disease: A Qualitative Study of Patient, Caregiver, and Professional Perspectives

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive impairment is common in Parkinson's disease (PD) and associated with lower quality of life. Cognitive impairment in PD manifests differently to other dementia pathologies. Provision of optimal care requires knowledge about the support needs of this population.

Methods

Eleven people with PD and cognitive impairment (PwP), 10 family caregivers, and 27 healthcare professionals were purposively sampled from across the United Kingdom. Semistructured interviews were conducted in 2019–2021, audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed using reflexive thematic analysis.

Results

Cognitive impairment in PD conveyed increased complexity for clinical management and healthcare interactions, the latter driven by multifactorial communication difficulties. T

SUBMITTER: Pigott J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10480026 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature