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Using Technology to Deliver Multi-disciplinary Care to Individuals With Parkinson Disease in Their Homes: the Connect.Parkinson Study
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Virtual Visits for Parkinson Disease. Completed, enrolled 210 participants across 20 sites.
Detailed Summary
Connect.Parkinson is a randomized comparative effectiveness study, comparing usual care enhanced with educational materials to usual care, educational materials, and the delivery of specialty care via telemedicine into patient's homes. The study's specific aims are the following: 1. To demonstrate the feasibility of using telemedicine to deliver specialty care into the homes of individuals with Parkinson disease who have limited access to care; 2. To show that such an approach can improve quality of life; 3. To establish that the telemedicine can enhance the quality of care; and 4. To demonstrate that this remote approach to care saves time, reduces travel, and decreases care partner burden.
Study Details
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Interventions
Virtual visits will be completed using HIPAA-compliant video conferencing software from SBR Health and Vidyo, designed specifically for use in the healthcare industry. The software is available for Windows and Mac OS, as well as iOS devices (iPad and iPhone).