Parkinsonism and Parkinson's disease

Nurse Pract Forum. 1996 Dec;7(4):174-8.

Abstract

Parkinsonism is a disabling disorder frequently noted in the elderly. Its prevalence increases with age and has been associated with an increased risk of mortality. Appreciation of certain presenting and characteristic symptoms aids in determining the appropriate cause and treatment strategies.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Age Distribution
  • Aged
  • Antiparkinson Agents / therapeutic use
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Parkinson Disease* / diagnosis
  • Parkinson Disease* / etiology
  • Parkinson Disease* / therapy
  • Parkinson Disease, Secondary* / diagnosis
  • Parkinson Disease, Secondary* / etiology
  • Parkinson Disease, Secondary* / therapy
  • Prevalence

Substances

  • Antiparkinson Agents