Satisfaction with videoconferencing support for levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel: An observational study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Levodopa-carbidopa intestinal gel (LCIG) is a continuously delivered Parkinson's disease therapy intended to stabilize plasma levodopa levels. Patients receiving LCIG require education and follow-up. Some LCIG support programs use video-assisted telenursing.

Objective

To examine how videoconferencing impacts satisfaction with LCIG support programs.

Methods

FACILITATE CARE (Feasibility of video-Assisted Care for Intestinal Levodopa Infusion with Telenursing - observAtional Trial Evaluating patient and Caregiver Acceptance in REal life) was a 12-week, prospective, open-label, 2-arm, parallel-group, observational study assessing satisfaction with LCIG support in patients

SUBMITTER: Gurevich T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11367587 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature