Parkinson’S Disease

Parkinson’s Disease and Related Issues Avril Allgood

Outline
Introduction: video
Article 1: “The Symptom Experience of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease ”
Article 2: “Nursing Staff Perspectives on Oral Care for Neuroscience Patients”
Article 3: “A Perspective on the End of Life: Hospice Care”
Conclusion
References

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Article #1
“ The Symptom Experience of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease” by Jane H. Backer

“ The Symptom Experience of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease”
Symptom Characteristics
Intensity
Duration
Frequency
distress
Common Symptoms
Sleep disturbance
Off time
Freezing gait
Unilateral hand tremor
Bradykinesia
Voice softening
Difficulty concentrating
Drooling
Rigidity
Postural instability
Dyskinesia
Difficulty swallowing
Bilateral hand tremor

“ The Symptom Experience of Patients with Parkinson’s Disease”
Most Disturbing Symptoms
Off time
Freezing gait
Postural instability
Sleep disturbance
Difficulty swallowing
Level of Distress Impact:
Intensity
Frequency
Duration

Article #2
“ Nursing Staff Perspectives on Oral Care for
Neuroscience Patients” by Jennifer L. Cohn &
Janet S. Fulton

“ Nursing Staff Perspectives on Oral Care for Neuroscience Patients”
Causes of Mucosal
Breakdown:
Xerostomia
Oxygen therapy
Suctioning

“ Nursing Staff Perspectives on Oral Care for Neuroscience Patients”
Medications with
Xerostomic Effects:
Antihypertensives
Antilipidemics
Antihistamines
Antidepressants
Steroids
Diuretics
Effects of Poor Oral Health:
Infection
Inflammation
Plaque buildup
Decreased debris clearance
Pain
Airway obstruction
Aspiration pneumonia

Article #3
“ A Perspective on the End of Life: Hospice Care” by Thomas J. Simms
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-USUUFPWoCA

“ A Perspective on the End of Life: Hospice Care”
Hospice Services:
Physician care
Nursing services
Personal care
Social worker support
Caregiver support & training
Symptom management
Durable medical equipment
Physical, speech, occupational, and nutritional consultation
Respite care
Bereavement support
Volunteer services

Levels of Hospice Care
Home care
Provided either in a home or facility
Inpatient Care
Continuous care
Respite
Provides up to 5 days of caregiver relief in an approved facility

Factors related to avoidance of hospice care:
Unwilling to contemplate death
Lack of knowledge about the benefits
False belief that accepting hospice equals accepting defeat

Conclusion

References
Backer, J. H. (2006). The symptom experience of patients with Parkinson’s disease. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 38 (1), 51-57.
Cohn, J. L., & Fulton, J. S., (2006). Nursing staff perspectives on oral care for neuroscience patients. Journal of Neuroscience Nursing, 38 (1), 22-30.
Simms, T. J. (2007). A perspective on the end of life: Hospice care. Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing, 7 (1). Retrieved October 10, 2008, from http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/549702

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