Parkinson’s Disease

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Parkinson’s disease can be a disabling and frustrating condition however with good medication management and awareness of important considerations, nursing staff can make a big difference towards improving a resident’s function and quality of life. This module explains the pathophysiology, identify risk factors and symptoms of Parkinson’s disease. It also differentiates medications used for the treatment and evaluate the importance of timing administration, as well as recall adverse effects for staff monitoring.

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All delegations of nursing staff in residential aged care homes.

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