Parkinsonism

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (14 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

10

Start Date

1 Jan 2021

Last Review Date

13 Mar 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Parkinsonism is a broad term referring to various neurodegenerative diseases that manifest with motor symptoms such as rigidity, tremors, and bradykinesia. Parkinson disease accounts for approximately 80% of cases, while the remainder comprises a collection of other neurodegenerative diseases with similar motor symptoms. Diagnosis of the disease involves clinical assessment and ruling out alternative causes. The usual treatment for Parkinson disease involves medications that help manage the symptoms. Although Parkinson disease typically shows a positive response to levodopa therapy, secondary causes of parkinsonism generally do not respond to this treatment.

A comprehensive approach involving thorough cognitive assessment, consistent physical exercise for health, and interprofessional physiotherapy and rehabilitation measures is crucial for detecting late-onset dementia and managing parkinsonism. Once a diagnosis is confirmed, an interprofessional healthcare team advises patients to adopt lifestyle modifications, undergo cognitive assessments, engage in regular exercise, and participate in rehabilitation measures. These interventions aim to enhance the functional status of individuals with parkinsonism. Early detection of the disease and a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach involving physicians, palliative care providers, therapists, nurses, and pharmacists are essential strategies for effectively managing parkinsonism. These approaches optimize patient care, improve outcomes, and enhance overall quality of life. This activity reviews the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of parkinsonism while emphasizing the critical role of the interprofessional healthcare team in patient care. Participating clinicians review the various etiologies and organic causes of parkinsonism and determine when to intervene pharmacologically. 


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify early signs and symptoms of parkinsonism during routine assessments to enable timely diagnosis and intervention for patients.

  • Implement appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological interventions based on the specific subtype of parkinsonism.

  • Apply evidence-based guidelines for the management of motor and non-motor symptoms in patients with parkinsonism.

  • Collaborate with interprofessional health care teams, including physicians, therapists, nurses, and pharmacists, to monitor disease progression and for comprehensive patient care.

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
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Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

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