Tara Rastgardani1, Melissa J Armstrong2, Anna R Gagliardi3, Connie Marras1. 1. Morton and Gloria Shulman Movement Disorders Centre and the Edmond J Safra Program in Parkinson's Research Toronto Western Hospital Toronto ON Canada. 2. Department of Neurology University of Florida College of Medicine Gainesville Florida USA. 3. Toronto General Hospital Research Institute University Health Network Toronto ON Canada.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Off periods are a common and disabling symptom of Parkinson's disease. We reviewed published research on understanding, impact, and communication regarding off periods to identify issues warranting further research. METHODS: We performed a scoping review, searching MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and PsycINFO from 2006 to January 2018 for studies examining the impact of, understanding of, or communication about off periods. RESULTS: Twenty-six papers met eligibility criteria. Twenty-three studies evaluated the impact or experience of off periods in patients, three evaluated the impact upon carepartners, two papers addressed understanding of off periods, one study evaluated communication about off periods, and three studies evaluated a facilitator of communication about off periods. The findings indicate that (1) off periods are among the most troublesome symptoms to patients and that their impact on activities is broad; (2) the understanding of off periods by patients, carepartners, and nurses may be suboptimal; and (3) questionnaires hold promise as a mechanism for facilitating communication given the findings that they may enhance the detection of off periods and are rated as useful by physicians. No studies evaluated interventions to promote knowledge about off periods, and no studies identified barriers of communication about off periods. CONCLUSIONS: There is a paucity of knowledge regarding the lived experiences of off periods, particularly for carepartners. Additionally, little knowledge exists in the literature regarding understanding of and communication about off periods between patients or carepartners and treating physicians. Further research is required to explore these issues to ultimately improve the treatment of off periods.
BACKGROUND: Off periods are a common and disabling symptom of Parkinson's disease. We reviewed published research on understanding, impact, and communication regarding off periods to identify issues warranting further research. METHODS: We performed a scoping review, searching MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and PsycINFO from 2006 to January 2018 for studies examining the impact of, understanding of, or communication about off periods. RESULTS: Twenty-six papers met eligibility criteria. Twenty-three studies evaluated the impact or experience of off periods in patients, three evaluated the impact upon carepartners, two papers addressed understanding of off periods, one study evaluated communication about off periods, and three studies evaluated a facilitator of communication about off periods. The findings indicate that (1) off periods are among the most troublesome symptoms to patients and that their impact on activities is broad; (2) the understanding of off periods by patients, carepartners, and nurses may be suboptimal; and (3) questionnaires hold promise as a mechanism for facilitating communication given the findings that they may enhance the detection of off periods and are rated as useful by physicians. No studies evaluated interventions to promote knowledge about off periods, and no studies identified barriers of communication about off periods. CONCLUSIONS: There is a paucity of knowledge regarding the lived experiences of off periods, particularly for carepartners. Additionally, little knowledge exists in the literature regarding understanding of and communication about off periods between patients or carepartners and treating physicians. Further research is required to explore these issues to ultimately improve the treatment of off periods.
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Parkinson's disease; communication; impact; motor fluctuations; “off” periods
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