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NEUROLOGY INDIA
Volume 68, Issue 4, Pages 792-795Publisher
WOLTERS KLUWER MEDKNOW PUBLICATIONS
DOI: 10.4103/0028-3886.293472
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Coronavirus; COVID-19; lockdown; Parkinson's diseaseKey Messages: Prolonged lockdown due to COVID-19 has had a detrimental effect on patients with Parkinson's disease; Patients reported difficulties due to an inability to access health care; and difficulty procuring medication; Significant worsening of motor symptoms was reported by patients and their caregivers; Telemedicine services may prove to be highly beneficial to address minor issues and prevent significant problems
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Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has compelled countries to impose lockdowns to curb the spread. As a result of the lockdown and need for health care services to cater to acute diseases on priority, patients with chronic illnesses such as Parkinson's disease (PD) may be facing several difficulties. Aims: This study aimed to explore the effects of prolongation of lockdown on patients with PD by evaluating possible problems faced during a lockdown and worsening of symptoms if any. Materials and Methods: One hundred patients with PD and their caregivers were contacted. Results: We observed a significant increase in problems faced due to this pandemic, specifically, the inability to access health care, and difficulty procuring medication. Patients also reported worsening of motor symptoms. Conclusions: The present findings highlight the need for health care systems to consider a plan of action for chronic neurological diseases like PD, which are worsening in the absence of regular hospital visits.
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