Nutritional Problems and Adaptation in Persons with Parkinson ’s Disease - A Qualitative Study

Background: Parkinson ’s disease (PD) is one of the common neurodegenerative disorders. Proper nutrition intake and medications can make better treatment for people with PD. As PD progresses, they may experience various motor and non-motor symptoms which generate unique nutrition problems. Their problems about nutritio n and the way they deal with the problems need more attention. This qualitative study aimed to explore the nutritional problems in people with PD and how they adapted to these problems.
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research