F-1-03-05
Assessment and Rehabilitation of Levodopa - related Fluctuations in Parkinson's Disease
Shen Minhai (Longyian First Hospital, Longyian, Fujian, China)
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine whether assessment and rehabilitation of levodopa-related fluctuations in Parkinson's disease.
Methods: Levodopa-related fluctuations in 14 patients with Parkinson's disease were reported. Clinical function during fluctuations was evaluated using the PMS.
Results: According to the main clinical manifestations , the 14 cases consisted of 9 cases of motor, 3 cases of sensory, 3 cases of autonomic and 6 cases of cognitive/ psychiatric. Following regular rehabilitation exercises, 11 patients improved clinically. Conclusions: Emphasis should be laid on the importance of physiotherapy and occupational therapy to improve the fluctuation in patients with Parkinson's disease.
F-1-03-06
MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR NEUROLOGICAL REHABILITATION SERVICES
Michael P Barnes on behalf of EFNS Task Force
(Hunters Moor Regional Rehabilitation Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne, UK)
The European Federation of Neurological Societies convened a Task Force in 1996 in order to address minimum standards for neurological rehabilitation services across Europe. The Task Force's report was launched at the EFNS Meeting in Prague in June 1997. The Task Force recommends minimum standards and facilities for services at regional rehabilitation centres as well as tot services at a local and community level. Further minimum standards are recommended regarding staffing as well as regarding accessibility and philosophy of the service. The EFNS Task Force found that these standards were applicable on a global scale and the guide-lines have now been supported by the World Forum of Neurological Rehabilitation.
