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The Benchmark Clinic: An Interdisciplinary Comprehensive Care Model for People With Parkinson Disease
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Interdisciplinary Visit for Parkinson Disease. Completed, enrolled 61 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine if an interdisciplinary clinic can help people with Parkinson's disease care for themselves, improve their ability to follow recommended treatments, and have fewer problems like falls or visits to the emergency room. Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either care from the interdisciplinary clinic or standard neurological specialist care. This study involves questionnaires both before and 3 months after participation in a one time interdisciplinary care clinic or standard care depending on which type of care the participant is randomized to. Participants will be in the study for up to 6 months. The study will end upon completion of questionnaires about 3 months after treatment with the interdisciplinary care clinic or standard care.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
If assigned to the interdisciplinary group, participants will see social work, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and pharmacy in a scheduled rotation for about 45 minutes each. After these evaluations, the team meets with the participants doctor for a discussion of treatment. After this meeting, the participants doctor will meet to discuss a treatment plan and make recommendations.