Avoiding mental changes and falls in older Parkinson's patients.

作者: Hallum B , Schafer K , Paulson Gw

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关键词: DiseaseSuicide preventionMedicineInjury preventionAntiparkinsonian AgentPoison controlOccupational safety and healthFalling (accident)PsychiatryHuman factors and ergonomicsMedical emergency

摘要: Falling occurs more often in patients with Parkinson's disease when there is inadequate--not excessive--effect of the antiparkinsonian agent. Thus, falling may be evidence a need for increased dosage. Of PD participating study, 60% reported experiencing hallucinations, confusion, vivid dreams, or nightmares. Confusion (34%) was most commonly mental complaint; 27% dreams; 26%, hallucinations; and 20%, Language: en

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