Prescribing Clinicians | Supporting Clinicians | |
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Motor Symptoms | ||
Tremor | Important symptom in diagnosis and early stages of the disease. Can influence PwP QoL in some cases (although as disease progresses this is considered to be less useful than other motor symptoms data). | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate occupational therapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Can impact on psychological wellbeing (e.g. shame/ embarrassment) |
Bradykinesia | Significantly influences PwP QoL. Directly impacts on the pharmacological decisions made. Is an indicator of the disease progression. | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate occupational therapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan |
Gait and Postural balance | Significantly influences PwP QoL. Directly impacts on the pharmacological decisions made. Important for the safety of the PwP (i.e. potential for increased falls/injury). | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate occupational care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Important for the safety of the PwP (i.e. potential for increased falls/injury). |
On/Off fluctuations/ Freezing | Significantly influences PwP QoL. Directly impacts on the pharmacological decisions made. Is an indicator of the disease progression. Important for the safety of the PwP (i.e. increased falls/injury). | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate occupational therapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Can impact on psychological wellbeing (e.g. perception of shame/embarrassment) Relevant symptom for establishment of appropriate speech therapy care plan. |
Dyskinesia | Significantly influences PwP QOL. Directly impact on the pharmacological decisions made. Is an indicator of the disease progression. | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Can impact on psychological wellbeing (e.g. shame/ embarrassment) |
Speech disorders | Important symptom in diagnosis and early stages of the disease Can influence PwP QOL in some cases (although as disease progresses this is considered to be less useful than other motor symptoms data). | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate speech therapy care plan Can impact on psychological wellbeing (e.g. shame/ embarrassment) |
Muscle Rigidity | Significantly influences PwP QoL. Directly impacts on the pharmacological decisions made. | Not specifically commented on by Supporting Clinicians |
Dysphagia | Significantly influences PwP QoL. | Significantly influences PwP QoL. Relevant symptom for establishment of appropriate speech therapy care plan |
Non-motor symptoms | ||
Cognitive Disorders/Dementia | Significantly influences PwP QoL. Directly impacts on the pharmacological decisions made. Is an indicator of the disease progression. Can impact on psychological wellbeing (e.g. shame/ embarrassment) | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate occupational therapy care plan. Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate psychological care plan |
Depression/Anxiety | Significantly influences PwP QoL. Directly impacts on the pharmacological decisions made. Is an indicator of the disease progression. | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate occupational therapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate psychological care plan Relevant symptom for establishment of appropriate speech therapy care plan |
Impulse Control disorders | Significantly influences PwP QoL. Directly impacts on the pharmacological decisions made. | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate occupational therapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate psychological care plan Relevant symptom for establishment of appropriate speech therapy care plan. |
Sleep Disorders/ Daytime Sleepiness | Significantly influences PwP QoL. Can impact on the pharmacological decisions made. | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate occupational therapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate psychological care plan |
Dizziness/Fainting | Significantly influences PwP QOL. Can impact on the pharmacological decisions made. Important for the safety of the PwP (i.e. increased falls/injury). | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate occupational care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Important for the safety of the PwP (i.e. potential for increased falls/injury). |
Fatigue | Significantly influences PwP QoL. Can impact on the pharmacological decisions made. | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate occupational therapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate psychological care plan |
Sweating | Can influence QoL for a minority of PwPs | Can influence QoL for a minority of PwPs |
Urinary/ Constipation Problems | Significantly influences PwP QoL. | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate physiotherapy care plan Important symptom for establishment of appropriate nutritional care plan |
Nausea/ Gastro-intestinal problems | Can influence QoL for some PwPs | Important symptom for establishment of appropriate nutritional care plan |
Pain | Can influence QoL for a minority of PwPs | Can influence QoL for a minority of PwPs |
Hallucination incidence | Can influence QoL for a minority of PwPs | Can influence QoL for a minority of PwPs |