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ReviewJournal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996)2024

Breaking barriers in Parkinson's care: the multidisciplinary team approach.

Zvezdan Pirtošek

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Review in Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996), 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 12 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

12 citing papers in PubMed.

  1. What's in a name? reframing advanced Parkinson's disease as a multidimensional state.Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996) · 2026
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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

1 author.

Zvezdan PirtošekDepartment of Neurology University Medical Centre, Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana, Ljubljana, Slovenia. zpirtosek@gmail.com.ORCID 0000-0002-5495-944X

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Parkinson's disease is a complex neurodegenerative disorder presenting a range of motor and non-motor symptoms that greatly impact both patients and caregivers. The diverse needs arising from these symptoms make a multidisciplinary team (MDT) approach crucial for effective management. This article explores the role and benefits of MDTs in Parkinson's care, highlighting how collaborative models improve clinical outcomes and quality of life. MDTs integrate neurologists, nurse specialists, therapists, and other professionals to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care. The inclusion of patients and caregivers fosters shared decision-making, enhancing health outcomes. However, challenges like limited controlled trials, lack of comprehensive guidelines, and under-referral remain. Innovative models, such as telehealth and community-based care, offer promising solutions, especially in underserved regions. The article advocates for further research and standardized guidelines to optimize the MDT approach for Parkinson's disease.

Indexed as

Parkinson DiseasePatient Care TeamHumansPatient-Centered CareBarriers to multidisciplinary approachHealthcare integrationMultidisciplinary teamsParkinson's diseasePatient-centered management

Identifiers

PMID39417880
PMCPMC11502601

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