Quality of Life and non-motor symptoms Improvement in Parkinson's Disease through Nutritional Intervention: A Case Study
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Keywords

Parkinson’s disease
Non-motor symptomatology
nutritional status
sarcopenia
Quality of life

Abstract

Summary of the paper: The text discusses the significant impact of non-motor symptoms on the quality of life (QoL) of patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD), emphasizing the role of nutritional status. The Non-Motor Symptoms Scale (NNMS) evaluates QoL across various domains, including nutrition, which is crucial due to common issues like dysphagia leading to malnutrition and sarcopenia. These nutritional problems exacerbate motor deficits by reducing muscle mass and energy levels. Addressing dysphagia through targeted nutritional programs is essential for improving clinical outcomes and patients' QoL. A case study involving an 84-year-old PD patient with dysphagia and the Tower of Pisa Syndrome demonstrated the effectiveness of the 'Weancare' program. Initial assessments indicated poor nutritional status. Post-intervention, the program showed significant improvement in the patient’s non-motor symptoms and overall QoL, highlighting a better mealtime experience and clinical health

https://doi.org/10.15167/2421-4248/jpmh2024.65.4.3322
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