Opinion|Videos|October 17, 2024

Advocacy Groups and Integration of Wellness Strategies into Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

Key Takeaways

  • Integrating nutrition and exercise into PD treatment plans can improve patient outcomes and quality of life.
  • Encouraging patient adherence to wellness habits and pharmacological therapy is essential for effective PD management.
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Dr. Isaacson discusses how physicians can effectively integrate wellness strategies such as nutrition and exercise into treatment plans for Parkinson's disease (PD), encourage patient adherence to these habits alongside pharmacological therapy, and leverage advocacy groups as vital resources for both patients and health care professionals (HCPs) in navigating wellness and care management.

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Video content above is prompted by the following:

  • How should physicians integrate wellness strategies, such as nutrition and exercise, into the treatment plans for patients with PD?
  • What should HCPs do to encourage patients to adopt and maintain wellness habits and comply with pharmacological therapy for PD?
  • What is the role of advocacy groups for patients in navigating PD, especially in adopting and encouraging wellness habits?
    • How can HCPs leverage these resources in their practices?
    • Are there any advocacy groups that are focused on HCPs in PD?

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