Adherence to Non-Pharmacological Interventions in Parkinson's Disease: A Rapid Evidence Assessment of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low adherence to non-pharmacological interventions can impact treatment effectiveness. Yet, there is limited information on adherence barriers and facilitators to non-pharmacological interventions in Parkinson's disease (PD).

Objective

1) To examine the quality of adherence reporting and 2) to identify key determinants of adherence to PD non-pharmacological interventions.

Methods

A rapid evidence assessment was conducted, following PRISMA guidelines, that included controlled studies of exercise, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, speech-language therapy with explicit reporting of 'adherence' OR 'compliance', published in the last 15 years. Data extracted included: adherence rates, adherence outcomes, and factors associated with adherence. A collaborative

SUBMITTER: Li J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11380228 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature