SynthesisJournal of Parkinson's disease2025
Early thinking palliative care for people with Parkinson's disease: A thematic synthesis based on a systematic mixed-methods review.
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- Improving Advance Care Planning for People with Parkinson's.Movement disorders clinical practice · 2026Article
- Documented End-of-Life Preferences of People With Parkinson's Disease or Parkinsonism Across Europe.Movement disorders clinical practice · 2026Article
- European Association for Palliative Care White Paper on spiritual care for people with neuro-oncological and neurodegenerative conditions: Integrative framework for practice, education, and research.Palliative & supportive care · 2026Review
- In-person when necessary and available, remotely when possible - How telemedicine can support palliative care for persons with Parkinson's disease: a qualitative study.BMC palliative care · 2026Article
- Mapping end-of-life care for patients with neurological conditions in German hospices: a point prevalence survey.BMJ neurology open · 2026Article
- Far from being the end of the road: taking a closer look at neuropalliative care in Parkinson's disease.Journal of neural transmission (Vienna, Austria : 1996) · 2025Review
- Ethical considerations of deep brain stimulation for treatment refractory schizophrenia: surveying stakeholders.BMC psychiatry · 2025Article
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Abstract
BackgroundParkinson's disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder. Awareness and the evidence supporting the merits of palliative care (PC) approaches to people with Parkinson's disease (PwP) are increasing.ObjectiveThis review aimed to address four key questions related to PC for PwPs and their caregivers: i) What are the indicators for timely access to PC? ii) When should PC be introduced? iii) What are the current care models for providing PC? iv) What are the barriers and facilitators at the organizational level?MethodsA systematic literature search was conducted in PubMed, CINAHL, Cochrane, EMBASE, and MEDLINE (2006-2024). Six reviewers independently screened abstracts and full texts, and thematic synthesis was applied to develop analytical themes. Reporting followed PRISMA guidelines.ResultsOut of 894 studies, 70 were included. PwPs were infrequently referred to PC services, and while several referral criteria were identified, no consensus emerged. Barriers to accessing PC included insufficient information, inadequate education, difficulties determining referral timing, limited home-based care options, inconsistent provider support, and disparities linked to socioeconomic and cultural factors. Facilitators included improved care coordination and education for PwPs, caregivers, and healthcare providers. Effective PC models were identified, including home-based, hospital-based, and community-based approaches, which improved quality of life and reduced healthcare costs.ConclusionsEstablishing consensus on referral timing and criteria is essential for integrating PC into Parkinson's disease care. Overcoming barriers requires enhanced education, better care coordination, and targeted interventions to address disparities, ensuring comprehensive, patient-centred care for PwPs and their caregivers.
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