Mages, Linda (2016) Management of levodopa for residents with Parkinson’s disease. Nursing Older People, 28 (9). pp. 23-30. ISSN 1472-0795
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Abstract
This article discusses the management of levodopa for older people who have Parkinson’s disease and live in nursing homes. It provides a detailed description of the diagnostic criteria and motor and non-motor clinical features. Against this clinical picture, the benefits and challenges of levodopa management are considered. A person-centred approach is championed, as it supports collaborative clinical assessment and decision making between nurses and residents.
To appreciate why a person-centred approach is important for safe and effective medication practice, the pharmacological basis of levodopa management is explained. An empowerment approach to medication management is advocated that facilitates self-medication by residents. To this end, the importance of continuing professional development for nursing home staff is discussed.
Item Type: | Article |
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Uncontrolled Keywords: | levodopa, medication management, nursing homes, older people, Parkinson’s disease, person-centred care |
Subjects: | B900 Others in Subjects allied to Medicine L500 Social Work |
Department: | Faculties > Health and Life Sciences > Nursing, Midwifery and Health |
Depositing User: | Becky Skoyles |
Date Deposited: | 28 Nov 2016 11:47 |
Last Modified: | 01 Aug 2021 05:38 |
URI: | http://nrl.northumbria.ac.uk/id/eprint/28624 |
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