Managing non-motor symptoms of Parkinson disease in China: clinical perspectives.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex neurodegenerative disorder with both motor and non-motor symptoms (NMS), the latter having a profound impact on patients' quality of life (QoL). Increased recognition of NMS underscores the need for comprehensive approaches. The study aimed to evaluate healthcare professionals' awareness and management practices of NMS in PD in China.

Methods

A nationwide online survey was conducted among 913 neurologists and psychiatrists from July to October 2023. The questionnaire comprised 65 closed-ended questions addressing basic demographics, awareness, assessment, and treatment strategies for NMS in PD. Chi-square tests were used to analyze differences between the two professional groups.

Results

While 95.4% of respondents ackno

SUBMITTER: Chen J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12004545 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature