Effectiveness of non-pharmacological interventions for cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease: systematic review protocol.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Cognitive impairment is a significant, yet often overlooked, non-motor symptom of Parkinson's disease, and a strong predictor of quality of life for those affected. Despite the availability of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for Parkinson's disease, their efficacy for the cognitive symptoms of the disease specifically is unclear, as no 'gold standard' treatment strategy for cognitive impairment in the disease has yet emerged. Further, a comparative understanding of the efficacy of each of these treatment options is severely lacking.

Aims

This systematic review aims to critically evaluate the efficacy of non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of cognitive impairment in Parkinson's disease.

Method

A comprehensive sy

SUBMITTER: Homes-Vickers MA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12641400 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature