Therapy adherence in Parkinson's – article for professionals

This article by Donald Grosset explores sub-optimal therapy compliance.

Studies report significant under and overuse of dopamine replacement therapy resulting in poor symptomatic control, dyskinesia, confusion and visual hallucinations. Evidence is reviewed and 2 case studies illustrate the clinical consequences of deviation from the prescribed therapy regimen.

The article was written for The European PD Therapy Compliance Group and published by Elsevier B.V. in 2009.

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