A NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE SURVEY STUDY OF PARKINSON’S DISEASE PSYCHOSIS PATIENTS AND CAREGIVERS REGARDING TIME TO PARKINSON’S DISEASE PSYCHOSIS DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT INITIATION
Author(s)
Schmidt P1, Diaz A2, Cubillos F2, Wiener P2, Metz S2, Romero NK2, Andersson C3, Andes S3, Fredericks D3, Shim A3
1East Carolina University, Greenville, NC, USA, 2Parkinson's Foundation, Miami, FL, USA, 3ACADIA Pharmaceuticals Inc., San Diego, CA, USA
OBJECTIVES: Parkinson’s disease psychosis (PDP) is a troubling non-motor symptom of Parkinson’s disease, however it is often unreported. In addition, clinical approaches to the management of PDP include medication adjustments and initiations, but the patient (PT) experience is not well understood. The goal of this study is to understand the experience and management of PDP. METHODS: A survey was sent to PT and caregivers (CG) indicating interest in PDP through (a) calls to the Parkinson’s Foundation helpline or (b) registering for a webinar on PDP. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS: Management of PDP entails multiple strategies, and improvement is dependent on reporting of symptoms to the HCP and appropriate treatment, both of which appear to be unnecessarily delayed.
Conference/Value in Health Info
2018-11, ISPOR Europe 2018, Barcelona, Spain
Value in Health, Vol. 21, S3 (October 2018)
Code
PMH46
Topic
Patient-Centered Research
Topic Subcategory
Patient Behavior and Incentives
Disease
Mental Health, Neurological Disorders