Parkinson Disease essays

Etiology Parkinson disease involves both genetic and environmental factors. However, there lacks direct evidence to support either as a causing factor (Beitz, 2014). Research over the past eight years indicates that there six dif...

Impaired swallowing increases with age among people with chronic diseases, for example, Parkinson’s syndrome. Thus, it is important to assess a patient’s energy levels, endurance, and their impact on a patient’s respiratory...

Introduction Parkinson’s disease is caused by the gradual loss of cells in the substantia nigra region of the brain. This is the region that produces dopamine, the chemical messenger that transmits signals between the two regio...

Introduction Ruth Tamir, Ruth Dickstein and Moshe Huberman’s article addresses the use of motor imagery practice in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD), which is a new intervention approach for improving motor function....

Introduction Malnutrition is a condition that results from inadequate protein, calories, and other nutrients that are needed for maintenance and repair of body tissues. The frequency of protein undernutrition among people with Pa...

Intro Parkinson’s disease is a condition affecting the nervous system whereby the motor function is affected due to the loss of brain cells responsible for producing dopamine. Research indicates that the cells may deteriorate d...

Parkinson disease is a condition that is progressive and leads to the loss of nerve cells in the brain. However, the main cause of PD is not known. Most of the explanations given of symptoms of people suffering from PD are by cel...

Introduction Communication is a process that involves an exchange of information between two or more parties through both verbal and non-verbal cues (Sully & Dallas, 2005). It helps create a relationship between nurses and th...