Canadian iCare-PD

Summary

This study will implement the iCARE-PD model which consists of an approach by health providers, to support patients through the challenges of their disease and facilitate their access to health resources in the community. The iCARE-PD promotes self-management skills (i.e. e.g. to improve swallowing and speech by joining speech therapy sessions and doing vocal exercises at home, to improve balance by joining a exercises group or a fall prevention clinic) that will simplify the use of available specialized services with little increase in resources and cost. To provide more effective integration of care, technology will be explored to share health information using electronically delivered study questionnaires.

Eligibility

Currently recruiting participants: Yes

Eligible ages: 20 to 80

Inclusion criteria:

People who have been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease with complex care needs i.e. those who have a clinical diagnosis of more than 8 years will be included.

Exclusion criteria:

People who lack autonomy due to motor problems, have significant dementia or live in a chronic care facility with nursing care needs will be excluded from the study.

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Method of contact

Additional information

Contact information

Veronica Bruno

Principal investigator:

Veronica Bruno

Clinical trial:

No

REB-ID:

REB21-1520