Neuropsychiatric Symptoms in an Inpatient Parkinson’s Disease Sample

Background. Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common in idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (PD), and hospitalization for delirium, depression, psychosis, and anxiety is sometimes required. A minimal amount of data exists on these patients. Methods. Charts of all patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital b...

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Published in:Parkinson's disease 2014-01, Vol.2014 (2014), p.48-52
Main Authors: Marino, Louis, Epstein-Lubow, Gary, Piryatinsky, Irene, McLaughlin, Nicole C. R., Friedman, Joseph H.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Analysis
Care and treatment
Comorbidity
Neuropsychological tests
Parkinson's disease
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Summary:Background. Neuropsychiatric symptoms are common in idiopathic Parkinson’s disease (PD), and hospitalization for delirium, depression, psychosis, and anxiety is sometimes required. A minimal amount of data exists on these patients. Methods. Charts of all patients admitted to a psychiatric hospital between 2006 and 2009 with a diagnosis of PD were reviewed. Forty-three met entry criteria and were reviewed. Initial and discharge diagnoses, comorbid psychiatric diagnoses, length of stay, and living arrangements before and after hospitalization are described. Results. Consistent with previous research, this study showed evidence of comorbid psychiatric disorders within PD. Conclusions. The long-term goal of this area of study would be to reduce neuropsychiatric symptoms and improve quality of life in order to reduce inpatient hospital stays.
ISSN:2042-0080
2090-8083
2042-0080
DOI:10.1155/2014/420240