Parkinson’s disease profoundly impacts individuals, often altering their daily lives in significant ways. The motor symptoms, such as tremors and stiffness, can disrupt movement and coordination, while non-motor symptoms like depression and cognitive changes can affect mood and mental clarity. As the disease progresses, individuals may experience challenges with daily activities, leading to a loss of independence and increased reliance on caregivers.
Diagnosing PD can be challenging, especially in the early stages when symptoms may be subtle or mimic other neurological conditions. Healthcare providers must have a high level of clinical suspicion and utilize a combination of clinical assessments, imaging studies, and specialized tests to accurately diagnose PD and differentiate it from other movement disorders.
Managing PD requires a multidisciplinary approach, including medication management, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and psychosocial support. Healthcare providers must tailor treatment plans to each patient’s individual needs, balancing symptom control with minimizing medication side effects and optimizing quality of life.
PD is characterized by both motor symptoms (such as tremors, rigidity, and bradykinesia) and non-motor symptoms (such as depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and sleep disturbances). Healthcare providers must address both motor and non-motor symptoms comprehensively, which may require collaboration with specialists in neurology, psychiatry, geriatrics, and other disciplines.
Implementing strategies to facilitate early detection and diagnosis of PD can help initiate appropriate treatment and support interventions sooner.
Adopting a multidisciplinary approach to PD management involving neurologists, movement disorder specialists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, psychologists, and social workers can provide comprehensive care that addresses both motor and non-motor symptoms, improves functional outcomes, and enhances quality of life.
Tailoring treatment plans to each individual’s unique needs and preferences is essential for optimizing outcomes in PD management.
Encouraging lifestyle interventions such as regular exercise, physical activity, nutrition optimization, and sleep hygiene can help manage PD symptoms, improve mobility and balance, and enhance overall well-being.
Ensuring equitable access to advanced therapies and interventions such as deep brain stimulation (DBS), infusion therapies, and experimental treatments through clinical trials is crucial for individuals with PD, particularly those with advanced or refractory symptoms.
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SmartCare360 allows patients to schedule or request virtual appointments. These appointments put their healthcare team within easy reach of evaluation, discussion, questions, and follow up for their conditions.
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Dr. Sun-Wright holds a PhD in Biochemistry and an MD with a history of strong leadership and process ownership in primary care and multi-specialty clinical settings working with some of the largest healthcare organizations in the country. While serving as a board member and managing partner of a large independent physician association and Chief Strategy Officer as the primary advocate for financial and operational decisions. As Medical Director for Well Med her responsibilities included the development of organizational goals and targets for clinical performance in a governed Medicare Advantage environment.
Physician Assistant turned Entrepreneur with Bachelor in Neuroscience, Masters in Public Health and Health Sciences, After working 80 hours a week as a cardiothoracic surgery physician associate, my workload took a toll on my personal and professional life. That was when I realized my life needed to change. I ended up taking a deep dive into performance sciences and positive intelligence. As a result, I cut down my clinical hours by 30% and increased my income by 50%.
Experienced Healthcare Executive with a demonstrated history of working in a hospital setting and various other health care facilities. Skilled in Healthcare Operations, EHR & PM Systems, Budgeting, HR Management, Strategic Planning, and Revenue Cycle Management, . Strong business development professional with a Doctorate in Management and Organizational Leadership, Master’s in Healthcare Administration, Master’s in Business Administration. Exceptional track record of establishing strong leadership teams and developing effective operational efficiencies in healthcare operations. Establish and maintain good working relationships with physicians, staff, vendors, government agencies, managed care companies, and clients.
