Gambling Disorder in Parkinson's Disease: A Scoping Review on the Challenge of Rehabilitation Strategies.

ABSTRACT: Background: Pathological gambling (PG) is a significant non-motor complication in Parkinson's disease (PD), often linked to dopaminergic therapies. PG impacts the quality of life of patients and their families, presenting unique challenges due to its interplay with motor symptoms and cognitive impairments in PD. This scoping review synthesized current evidence on rehabilitation strategies for PG in PD. Methods: A systematic review was conducted across the PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, and Scopus databases to identify studies addressing pharmacological, psychological, and neuromodulatory approaches. The scoping objective was to map the available evidence on treatment strategies and identify research gaps. Results: Of 537 studies, 5 met the inclusion criteria. Pharmaco

SUBMITTER: Culicetto L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11818531 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature