Symptom prevalence, severity and palliative care needs assessment using the Palliative Outcome Scale: A cross-sectional study of patients with Parkinson’s disease and related neurological conditions.

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Title:	Symptom prevalence, severity and palliative care needs assessment using the Palliative Outcome Scale: A cross-sectional study of patients with Parkinson’s disease and related neurological conditions.
Authors:	Saleem, Tariq Z, Higginson, Irene J, Chaudhuri, K Ray, Martin, Anne, Burman, Rachel, Leigh, P Nigel
Source:	Palliative Medicine. Sep2013, Vol. 27 Issue 8, p722-731. 10p. 4 Charts, 1 Graph.
Subjects:	Interviewing, Needs assessment, Palliative treatment, Parkinson's disease, Research funding, Cross-sectional method, Data analysis software
Geographic Terms:	United Kingdom
Abstract:	The article discusses palliative care in advanced stage of Parkinson disease. Palliative outcome scale was administered to patients. There was a positive correlation between number of symptoms and disease severity. The Palliative outcome scale score was 13.6, and this suggests that moderate palliative care is necessary. It mentions that this patients affected by progressive neurological conditions should be considered for referral to specialist palliative care services.
Database:	Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection

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Abstract:	The article discusses palliative care in advanced stage of Parkinson disease. Palliative outcome scale was administered to patients. There was a positive correlation between number of symptoms and disease severity. The Palliative outcome scale score was 13.6, and this suggests that moderate palliative care is necessary. It mentions that this patients affected by progressive neurological conditions should be considered for referral to specialist palliative care services.
ISSN:	02692163
DOI:	10.1177/0269216312465783