Physiotherapy can help people with Parkinson’s to manage their symptoms, maintain their independence and avoid hospital admission.
NICE says adults with Parkinson's should have access to specialist services such as physiotherapy
This is according to a new quality standard published on 9 February by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).
It suggests that people with Parkinson’s should be referred to physiotherapy, occupational therapy or speech and language therapy if they have problems with
- balance
- motor function
- activities of daily living
- communication
- swallowing or saliva
NICE adds that all adults with Parkinson’s should have contact with a specialist physiotherapist, who is able to ensure that disease-specific care is given.
Ann Ashburn, professor of rehabilitation at the University of Southampton, said: ‘We welcome the statement emphasising that people with Parkinson’s should have a point of contact and on-going access to specialist services including referral to physiotherapists with experience of Parkinson’s disease.’
The new quality standard is intended to fit into the NICE Pathway on Parkinson’s disease. And the institute hopes it will contribute to improvements in areas including patient experience, health-related quality of life and hospital admissions and readmissions.
http://www.csp.org.uk/news/2018/02/09/physiotherapy-can-help-manage-symptoms-parkinsons-says-nice
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