Australian Journal of General Practice
Formerly Australian Family Physician (AFP)
RN, MNursing (Nurse Practitioner), Doctor of Health Science, Associate Professor of Nursing, School of Nursing, Paramedicine and Healthcare Sciences, Faculty of Science and Health, Charles Sturt University, Orange, NSW; Parkinson’s NSW
Communication difficulties are frequently disregarded until they have a significant impact on quality of life, while the person may be unaware of indicators of dysphagia.
Regular assessment and monitoring of non-motor symptoms enable the clinician to support the implementation of effective interventions.