Psychological and neuropsychological services for people with Parkinson’s disease

This British Psychological Society resource offers advice on psychological and neuropsychological services for people with Parkinson’s.

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Topic
  • Care strategies
  • Mental health
  • Service improvement
  • Specialised multidisciplinary working
  • Treatments and medication
Resource type
  • Publications
Profession
  • Nurse (Parkinson's nurse)
  • Nurse (other)
  • Psychiatrist
  • Psychologist
Stage
  • Complex
  • Diagnosis
  • End of life
  • Maintenance

The guidance document highlights the urgent need for improved services for this group of patients. It proposes a 'matched care model' to tailor psychological support to individual needs. 

The text discusses:

  • cognitive impact
  • psychosis
  • emotional wellbeing
  • impulse control behaviours
  • sleep disorders. 

The document also outlines assessment methods, intervention strategies, and service evaluation standards.

This guidance document has been published by the British Psychological Society’s Division of Neuropsychology Policy Unit.

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