Objective measurement in routine care of people with Parkinson’s disease improves outcomes

Malcolm Horne, Parisa Farzanehfar, Holly Woodrow, Michelle Braybrook, Sarah McGregor, Andrew Evans & Frank Nicklason
It is common in medicine to titrate therapy according to target ranges of objectively measured parameters. Objective measurement of motor function is available for Parkinson’s Disease (PD), making it possible to optimise therapy and clinical outcomes. In this study, an accelerometry-based measurement and predefined target ranges were used to assess motor function in a Northern Tasmania PD cohort managed by a Movement Disorder clinic. Approximately 40% (n=103) of the total PD population participated in this...

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  • Royal Melbourne Hospital
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  • St. Vincent's Hospital
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  • University of Melbourne
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  • Royal Hobart Hospital
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  • Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health
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