SLEEP DISORDERS IN PARKINSON DISEASE
Alexandros Monios, Lamprini Kourkouta
Monday, May 1, 2017
Publication year:
2017
Authors:
- Monios Alexandros, Biologist, Professor of the 7th High School, Athens
- Kourkouta Lamprini, Professor, Nursing Department, Alexander Technological Educational Institute (ATEI) of Thessaloniki
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Pages: 69-75
Abstract:
Introduction: Sleep disturbances are for Parkinson's disease patients, part of their progressively worsening course. Purpose: This review study was to provide information on sleep disorders in patients with Parkinson's disease and their treatment. Methodology: The material of the study was a article on the subject that was found mainly in the Medline database and the Hellenic Academic Libraries Association (HEAL-Link). Results: Sleep disturbances in Parkinson an patients are due to the interaction of various factors, such as motor problems, changes in circadian rhythm of the sleep-wake cycle, REM sleep disorders, psychiatric problems or side effects of drugs. Conclusions: Health professionals should encourage Parkinson's patients to faithfully apply their treatment protocol to achieve the best possible sleep for them.
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