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Subramanian I, Pushparatnam K, McDaniels B, Mathur S, Post B, Schrag A. Delivering the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease- setting the stage with hope and compassion. Parkinsonism Relat Disord 2024; 118:105926. [PMID: 38129230 DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2023.105926] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/28/2023] [Revised: 10/28/2023] [Accepted: 11/01/2023] [Indexed: 12/23/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Indu Subramanian
- Department of Neurology, David Geffen School of Medicine, Los Angeles, CA, USA; Parkinson's Disease Research, Education, and Clinical Center (PADRECC), Veterans Administration Greater Los Angeles Health Care System, Los Angeles, CA, USA
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- Department of Rehabilitation and Health Services, University of North Texas, Denton, TX, USA
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- Radboud University Medical Center, Donders Institute for Brain, Cognition and Behavior, Department of Neurology, Center of Expertise for Parkinson & Movement Disorders, Nijmegen, the Netherlands
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- UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, UK.
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Corcoran J, Huang AH, Miyasaki JM, Tarolli CG. Palliative care in Parkinson disease and related disorders. HANDBOOK OF CLINICAL NEUROLOGY 2023; 191:107-128. [PMID: 36599503 DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-12-824535-4.00017-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Although neuropalliative care is a relatively new field, there is increasing evidence for its use among the degenerative parkinsonian syndromes, including idiopathic Parkinson disease, progressive supranuclear palsy, multiple system atrophy, dementia with Lewy bodies, and corticobasal syndrome. This chapter outlines the current state of evidence for palliative care among individuals with the degenerative parkinsonian syndromes with discussion surrounding: (1) disease burden and needs across the conditions; (2) utility, timing, and methods for advance care planning; (3) novel care models for the provision of palliative care; and 4) end-of-life care issues. We also discuss currently unmet needs and unanswered questions in the field, proposing priorities for research and the assessment of implemented care models.
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- Jennifer Corcoran
- Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States
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- Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States
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- Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
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- Department of Neurology, University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY, United States.
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Simpson J, Zarotti N, Varey S, Anestis E, Holland C, Murray C, Eccles FJ. 'It's a double whammy': A qualitative study of illness uncertainty in individuals with Parkinson's disease in the context of COVID-19. Chronic Illn 2022; 18:860-873. [PMID: 34524910 PMCID: PMC9643113 DOI: 10.1177/17423953211043101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/11/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to explore the experiences of individuals with Parkinson's through the theoretical lens of illness uncertainty during the first UK full lockdown period (March-June 2020) put in place due outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS Individual semi-structured interviews were carried out via telephone in May 2020 with 10 individuals with Parkinson's (six men and four women) recruited from Parkinson's UK. Interviews were recorded and transcribed verbatim, and thematic analysis was adopted to analyse the resulting data. RESULTS Four overarching themes emerged from the interview data: (1) COVID-19 amplifying existing fears and difficulties around the uncertainty of Parkinson's; (2) practical and psychological efforts to manage uncertainty; (3) benefit-finding as a way of acknowledging the positives of lockdown; (4) risk and future management in the context of uncertainty. DISCUSSION Participants reported a range of implicit and explicit strategies to cope with the 'double whammy' of uncertainty caused by having Parkinson's during a global pandemic. While these were generally successful in maintaining well-being, it is important that such successful accounts are used to help inform novel strategies and interventions targeting individuals who might need additional support.
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- Jane Simpson
- 83563Division of Health Research, 151268Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, UK
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- 83563Division of Health Research, 151268Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, UK
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- 83563Division of Health Research, 151268Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, UK
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- 83563Division of Health Research, 151268Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, UK
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- 83563Division of Health Research, 151268Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, UK
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- 83563Division of Health Research, 151268Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, UK
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- 83563Division of Health Research, 151268Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, UK
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Read J, Frost R, Walters K, Tuijt R, Manthorpe J, Maydon B, Pigott J, Schrag A, Davies N. Transitions and challenges for people with Parkinson's and their family members: A qualitative study. PLoS One 2022; 17:e0268588. [PMID: 35849560 PMCID: PMC9292070 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0268588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/26/2021] [Accepted: 05/02/2022] [Indexed: 12/15/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To explore the experiences and challenges of people with Parkinson's and their family members living in the community through the lens of their transitions to better understand the phases and changes in their lives. DESIGN Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews and analysed using codebook thematic analysis. SETTING/PARTICIPANTS Purposive sampling was used in primary and secondary healthcare services across Southern England in 2019 to recruit 21 people with Parkinson's (aged between 45-89 years) and 17 family members (13 spouses and 4 adult children, aged between 26-79 years). RESULTS Participants' descriptions were classified in three main phases of transition from a place of health towards greater dependency on others: 1) 'Being told you are a person with Parkinson's' (early), 2) 'Living with Parkinson's' (mid), and 3) 'Increasing dependency' (decline). Seven sub-themes were identified to describe the transitions within these three phases: phase 1: receiving and accepting a diagnosis; navigating reactions; phase 2: changing social interactions and maintaining sense of self; information: wanting to know but not wanting to know; finding a place within the healthcare system; and 3: changes in roles and relationships; and increasingly dependent. CONCLUSION This study has identified points of change and means of supporting key transitions such as diagnosis, changes in social connections, and increased use of secondary healthcare services so that comprehensive, holistic, individualised and well-timed support can be put in place to maintain well-being.
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- Joy Read
- Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- NIHR Policy Research Unit in Health and Social Care Workforce, King’s College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Member of Patient and Public Involvement (PPI Group), London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Department of Clinical and Movement Neurosciences, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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- Research Department of Primary Care and Population Health, University College London, London, United Kingdom
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Anestis E, Eccles FJR, Fletcher I, Simpson J. Neurologists' current practice and perspectives on communicating the diagnosis of a motor neurodegenerative condition: a UK survey. BMC Neurol 2021; 21:34. [PMID: 33482753 PMCID: PMC7821644 DOI: 10.1186/s12883-021-02062-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/29/2020] [Accepted: 12/21/2020] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND The communication of a life-changing diagnosis can be a difficult task for doctors with potential long-term effects on patient outcomes. Although several studies have addressed the experiences of individuals with motor neurodegenerative diseases in receiving this diagnosis, a significant research gap exists regarding professionals' perspectives, especially in the UK. This study aimed to assess UK neurologists' current practice and perspectives on delivering the diagnosis of a motor neurodegenerative disease, explore different aspects of the process and detail the potential challenges professionals might face. METHODS We conducted an anonymised online survey with 44 questions, grouped into four sections; basic demographic information, current practice, the experience of breaking bad news and education and training needs. RESULTS Forty-nine professionals completed the survey. Overall, participants seemed to meet the setting-related standards of good practice; however, they also acknowledged the difficulty of this aspect of their clinical work, with about half of participants (46.5%) reporting moderate levels of stress while breaking bad news. Patients' relatives were not always included in diagnostic consultations and participants were more reluctant to promote a sense of optimism to patients with poorer prognosis. Although professionals reported spending a mean of around 30-40 min for the communication of these diagnoses, a significant proportion of participants (21-39%) reported significantly shorter consultation times, highlighting organisational issues related to lack of capacity. Finally, the majority of participants (75.5%) reported not following any specific guidelines or protocols but indicated their interest in receiving further training in breaking bad news (78.5%). CONCLUSIONS This was the first UK survey to address neurologists' practice and experiences in communicating these diagnoses. Although meeting basic standards of good practice was reported by most professionals, we identified several areas of improvement. These included spending enough time to deliver the diagnosis appropriately, including patients' relatives as a standard, promoting a sense of hope and responding to professionals' training needs regarding breaking bad news.
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Affiliation(s)
- Eleftherios Anestis
- Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YT, UK.
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- Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YT, UK
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- Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YT, UK
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- Division of Health Research, Faculty of Health and Medicine, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1 4YT, UK
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Anestis E, Eccles F, Fletcher I, French M, Simpson J. Giving and receiving a diagnosis of a progressive neurological condition: A scoping review of doctors' and patients' perspectives. PATIENT EDUCATION AND COUNSELING 2020; 103:1709-1723. [PMID: 32299642 DOI: 10.1016/j.pec.2020.03.023] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/25/2019] [Revised: 03/04/2020] [Accepted: 03/26/2020] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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OBJECTIVE Delivering a life changing diagnosis can be a distressing experience for patients and a challenging task for professionals. Diagnosis delivery can be especially difficult for individuals with neurodegenerative diseases such as motor neurone disease (MND), multiple sclerosis (MS) and Parkinson's disease (PD). This review aims to scope the literature on doctors' and patients' perspectives on diagnosis delivery for these conditions in order to enhance our understanding in this area and identify potential research gaps. METHODS A scoping review methodology was used, and data were summarised using content analysis. RESULTS 47 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria. Studies showed that although patients were generally satisfied with diagnosis delivery, a considerable proportion was still dissatisfied with aspects of the consultation, especially the information and time provided and the doctor's approach. Only six studies addressed doctors' perspectives, which focused more on doctors' practice. CONCLUSION There was a significant research gap in professionals' perspectives. The review also found that although basic standards of good practice were being met, a significant proportion of patients were dissatisfied with diagnosis communication. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Professionals delivering such diagnoses need to assess and respond to patients' information needs, provide time for questions and maintain an empathic attitude.
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1, UK
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1, UK
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1, UK
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- Division of Health Research, Lancaster University, Lancaster, LA1, UK
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Costello J. Research roundup. Int J Palliat Nurs 2017. [DOI: 10.12968/ijpn.2017.23.10.516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/11/2022]
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Synopses of a selection of recently published research articles of relevance to palliative care.
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- John Costello
- Senior Lecturer, University of Manchester Division of Nursing, Midwifery and Social Work
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