Authors

  1. Capriotti, Teri DO, MSN, CRNP
  2. Terzakis, Kristina SN

Abstract

Parkinson disease (PD) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects one million people in the United States. This article reviews the etiology and pathophysiology of PD, risk factors, clinical manifestations, diagnostic criteria, and treatment of this common disease. Implications for home care clinicians are included.