A Collaborative Approach to Managing the Neuropsychiatric Symptoms of Parkinson’s Disease-View Recording

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The video features Dr. Ebony Dix, a geriatric psychiatrist, discussing Parkinson's disease (PD) and its neuropsychiatric symptoms with Dr. Farheen. They focus on collaborative approaches for managing these symptoms, highlighting the significance of such a team-based strategy. Dr. Farheen, who specialized at Yale and now practices at Cleveland Clinic, outlines the epidemiology, pathophysiology, and genetic risk factors associated with PD. Key points include the deposition of Lewy bodies in the brain leading to motor and neuropsychiatric symptoms, and the disease's prevalence, which affects roughly 1% of those over 60.<br /><br />They stress a collaborative care approach involving neurologists and psychiatrists to manage complex cases effectively. By presenting case studies, they illustrate how symptoms of anxiety, depression, and psychosis complicate PD management. Treatment often requires careful medication adjustments to balance motor and mood symptoms, emphasizing the need for nuanced care strategies. The speakers also discuss the role of lifestyle interventions, such as physical exercise, and potential pharmacological strategies for slowing disease progression or ameliorating symptoms. They answer audience questions on treatment options like ECT and lifestyle modifications, reinforcing the importance of personalized, multidisciplinary care in managing PD.

Keywords

Parkinson's disease

neuropsychiatric symptoms

collaborative care

Lewy bodies

motor symptoms

anxiety

depression

psychosis

treatment strategies

multidisciplinary care