Background Parkinson's disease is a complex condition that is best managed by specialised
professionals. Trials show that specialised allied health interventions are cost-effective, as …

Summary Background Many patients with Parkinson's disease are treated with
physiotherapy. We have developed a community-based professional network …

Background A multidisciplinary approach is thought to be the best way to manage the motor
and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, but how such care should be delivered is …

Background Culminating evidence shows that current care does not optimally meet the
needs of persons with parkinsonism, their carers and healthcare professionals. Recently, a …

ParkinsonNet, a low-cost innovation to optimize care for patients with Parkinson disease,
was developed in 2004 as a network of physical therapists in several regions in the …

Because of the complex nature of Parkinson's disease, a wide variety of health professionals
are involved in care. Stepwise, we have addressed the challenges in the provision of …

Chronic neurological diseases are the leading cause of disability globally. Yet, our health-
care systems are not designed to meet the needs of many patients with chronic neurological …

Patients with Parkinson's disease need long term support to manage their condition.
Bastiaan Bloem and Marten Munneke describe the benefits of a model of integrated care …

Although our understanding of Parkinson's disease (PD) has improved and effective
treatments are available, caring for people with PD remains a challenge. The large …

Disparities in access to health care, particularly specialist care, exist worldwide. As the
prevalence of chronic neurological disorders increases with ageing populations, access to …