Exploring public perceptions and awareness of Parkinson's disease: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a common neurological disease affecting around 1% of people above sixty years old. It is characterised by both motor and non-motor symptoms including tremor, slow movement, unsteady gait, constipation and urinary incontinence. As the disease progresses, individuals living with the disease are likely to lose their independence and autonomy, subsequently affecting their quality of life. People with PD should be supported to live well within their communities but there has been limited research regarding what the public know about PD. This review aims to develop an understanding of how the public view people living with PD, which has the potential to aid the development of an educational resource for the future to improve public awareness and und

SUBMITTER: Crooks S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10503766 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature