Impulse control disorders in Parkinson’s disease; a practical approach to assessment and management

Event Notes:

Parkinson’s Academy will host a live webinar on Friday 19th June at 15:00. You are invited to watch the webinar from your computer or tablet. We will be live for 1 hour 45 minutes via Zoom and a recording of the Parkinson’s Academy session will be available following the meeting.

15:00 – 16:00 Parkinson’s Academy Webinar:
Impulse control disorders in Parkinson’s disease; a practical approach to assessment and management

16:00 – 16:05 Break

16:05 – 16:45 Zambon UK Ltd promotional satellite symposium:
The role of the GI tract on motor/non motor fluctuations in PD

Parkinson’s Academy Webinar: Impulse control disorders in Parkinson’s disease; a practical approach to assessment and management

Impulse control disorders (ICD) are commonly encountered in patients with Parkinson’s disease. Assessment can be challenging due to the broad phenotypic range, lack of readily available diagnostic tools and stigma associated with some of the subtypes of ICD. This practically focused session centres on understanding the driving factors behind ICD, approaches to assessment and current views on

Objectives:

• Develop a greater understanding of the driving factors behind ICD in Parkinson’s disease and associated risks
• Develop strategies for assessing problems with impulse control in patients with Parkinson’s disease
• Learn about current treatment approaches and how to manage risks