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093 Screening of non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies: clinical audit

Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry, 2022-09, Vol.93 (9), p.e2 [Peer Reviewed Journal]

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  • Title:
    093 Screening of non-motor symptoms of Parkinson’s disease and dementia with Lewy bodies: clinical audit
  • Author: Gurney, Rowan ; Weil, Rimona
  • Subjects: ABN Abstracts 2022 ; Audits ; Dementia ; Hallucinations ; Parkinsons disease
  • Is Part Of: Journal of neurology, neurosurgery and psychiatry, 2022-09, Vol.93 (9), p.e2
  • Description: Non-motor manifestations of Parkinson’s disease (PD) are common and contribute a significant burden to patients and carers. They include constipation, depression, hallucinations, urinary symptoms, dysphagia, weight loss and drooling of saliva. Recognising and treating non-motor symptoms of PD reduces hospital admissions.AimsTo assess screening of non-motor symptoms in a specialist Parkinson’s dementia outpatient clinic.MethodsWe conducted a closed-loop audit of a Parkinson’s dementia clinic, using the 2019 Parkinson’s UK Audit as gold standard. We collected data regarding enquiry about non-motor symptoms. Data were collated and analysed, and presented at a departmental meeting.ResultsA total of 38 patients with PD and Dementia with Lewy Bodies (DLB) were included. They attended the clinic over a 3-month period. Hallucinations (89%), urinary symptoms (68%) and mood (62%) were addressed the most frequently in the consultation. Malnutrition (24%) and problems with saliva (5%) were screened for rarely. Following this audit, a checklist tool was incorporated into the clinic proforma. A re-audit revealed increased rates of screening for non-motor symptoms after the new clinic checklist was introduced.ConclusionsNon-motor symptoms are important features of PD and DLB but are often overlooked. Simple interventions can effectively improve screening of these symptoms.
  • Publisher: London: BMJ Publishing Group Ltd
  • Language: English
  • Identifier: ISSN: 0022-3050
    EISSN: 1468-330X
    DOI: 10.1136/jnnp-2022-abn2.137
  • Source: ProQuest One Psychology
    ProQuest Central
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