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| Title |
The use of carer assisted adherence therapy for people with Parkinson's disease and their carers (CAAT-PARK): study protocol for a randomised controlled trial
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| Published in |
Trials, November 2011
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| DOI | 10.1186/1745-6215-12-251 |
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| Authors |
David J Daley, Katherine HO Deane, Richard J Gray, Paul F Worth, Allan B Clark, Kanagasabesan Sabanathan, Michael Pfeil, Phyo K Myint |
| Abstract |
Pharmacological intervention is essential for managing the symptoms of Parkinson's disease. Adherence to medication regimens however is a major problem. Poor adherence leads to significant motor deterioration and inadequate symptom control. This results in poor quality of life. Whilst interventions to improve medication adherence have shown considerable benefit in other chronic conditions, the efficacy of such treatments in Parkinson's disease is less well researched. Many people with Parkinson's disease require substantial support from spouse/caregivers. This often extends to medication taking. Consequently, spouse/caregiver's support for timely medication management is paramount. We aim to investigate the benefit of a novel intervention, Carer Assisted Adherence Therapy, for improving medication adherence and quality of life in people with Parkinson's disease. Adherence therapy may help to optimise the efficacy of anti-parkinsonian agents, subsequently improving clinical outcomes. |
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| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | 1 | 100% |
Demographic breakdown
| Type | Count | As % |
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| Members of the public | 1 | 100% |
Mendeley readers
The data shown below were compiled from readership statistics for 105 Mendeley readers of this research output. Click here to see the associated Mendeley record.
Geographical breakdown
| Country | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | 1 | <1% |
| Sweden | 1 | <1% |
| Canada | 1 | <1% |
| Unknown | 102 | 97% |
Demographic breakdown
| Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Student > Master | 25 | 24% |
| Researcher | 16 | 15% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 11 | 10% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 11 | 10% |
| Student > Bachelor | 8 | 8% |
| Other | 15 | 14% |
| Unknown | 19 | 18% |
| Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
|---|---|---|
| Medicine and Dentistry | 27 | 26% |
| Psychology | 16 | 15% |
| Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutical Science | 10 | 10% |
| Nursing and Health Professions | 9 | 9% |
| Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 4 | 4% |
| Other | 13 | 12% |
| Unknown | 26 | 25% |