Interprofessional Education Program for Parkinson's Disease Care Considerations

Authors

Jennifer Nunez, University of St Augustine Health SciencesFollow
Cassandra Nelson, University of St Augustine Health SciencesFollow

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Description

Research suggests that having interprofessional education for disease-specific care can improve patient outcomes and satisfaction. This program focused on providing a basic IPE program to rural hospital staff of various disciplines on the care considerations for individuals with Parkinson's Disease when they are hospitalized. Using an occupational therapy vantage point, the program was created to address increasing occupational performance for healthcare workers and individuals with Parkinson's Disease. Topics included in the program were motor symptoms, non-motor symptoms, medication management, mobility and ADLs, cognition, mental health, sleep, dietary patterns, dysphagia, and voice.

Publication Date

Spring 4-25-2025

Publisher

University of St Augustine for Health Sciences

Keywords

Parkinson's disease, Care, Medication management, Occupational therapy, Interprofessional education

Medical Subject Headings

Parkinson's disease, Occupational therapy, Interprofessional education

Disciplines

Occupational Therapy

Comments

Poster presented at OTD Capstone Symposium, held at the University of St Augustine for Heatlh Sciences April 25, 2025.

Recommended Citation

Nunez, J., & Nelson, C. (2025, April 25). Interprofessional Education Program for Parkinson's Disease Care Considerations. Poster presented at the Virtual OTD Capstone Symposium, University of St Augustine for Health Sciences. Retrieved from https://soar.usa.edu/otdcapstonesspring2025/6

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