What is it about?
A systematic review of why people with Parkinson's disease are admitted to hospital - that may have been avoided with appropriate intervention in the community setting
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Why is it important?
It is well documented that when people with Parkinson's disease are admitted to hospital, management of crucial Parkinson's medication is poor; delays in prescribing and administration of medication being a regular occurrence. This results in a increased length of stay, putting more burden on the NHS, and results in a reduced quality of life, and patient experience during hospitalisation.
Perspectives
As a result of this systematic review - I have complied a patient information leaflet which highlights the eight main preventable reasons people with Parkinson's disease are admitted to hospital, how to prevent them, what to look out for, and who to contact if symptoms arise. It is hoped by providing people with Parkinson's disease, their significant others and carers, with the patient information leaflet fewer people with Parkinson's disease will find themselves admitted to an environment, that fails them, despite regular educational sessions, on the importance of getting Parkinson's medication 'on time'.
Joanne Rose
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
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This page is a summary of: Factors that lead to hospitalisation in patients with Parkinson disease-A systematic review, International Journal of Clinical Practice, November 2017, Wiley,
DOI: 10.1111/ijcp.13039.
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