JAMA Network: Patient and Family Outcomes of Community Neurologist Palliative Education and Telehealth Support in Parkinson Disease
A study found that offering telehealth services to patients with Parkinson’s disease can help increase awareness around their palliative care options and improve their quality of life. 95 percent of participants receiving telepalliative care services indicated that they received better care interventions compared to others. Researchers found that palliative care education for community neurologists and provision of team-based PC via telehealth is feasible and may improve quality of life and advance care planning. For additional coverage, see Hospice News.