Current clinical practice for Parkinson's disease among Chinese physicians, general neurologists and movement disorders specialists: a national survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To explore current status and choices regarding diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson's disease (PD) among physicians, general neurologists and movement disorders specialists in China via a national survey.

Methods

The cross-sectional questionnaire-based survey was conducted from November, 2010 to July, 2011. Six hundreds and twelve doctors from different cities in China were recruited for this study.

Results

68.6% (n=420) and 23.9% (n=146) of doctors have read the national and international guidelines, respectively. There was a larger proportion of movement disorders specialists reading the guidelines, in contrast to physicians and general neurologists (P<0.001). Up to 76.4% (n=465) and 81.8% (n=498) of doctors would choose standard oral levodopa test and c

SUBMITTER: Chen W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC3538053 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature