Current rehabilitation practice in parkinson’s disease: A survey of best practice

Study Objectives: The main aim of this survey was to identify perceived best practice, as viewed by physiotherapists, for the physiotherapeutic management of people with PD, using a modified Delphi technique. Design: Survey study Setting: A total of 107 physiotherapists were approached to participate in the study. The survey was conducted included both the NHS and private practice Physiotherapist. Methods: The Delphi survey was conducted with the current practice questionnaire also being sent. The survey documents were disseminated by email and returned by either email or post (by choice of the therapist). OUTCOME Measure: Delphi survey. Conclusion: In this study, consensus revealed a focused approach to best practice outcome measurement in PD, and provided an insight into the optimal timing of measurement, the types of outcome measures that should be employed, and how the findings of outcome measures should be used. Study sought to extend these findings and assess the relevant focus of outcome measurement, factors affecting this measurement, and how it relates to current guidelines and achievable best practice.