Abstract
Current global impact of the COVID-19 pandemic has generated new challenges to continue to provide optimal medical care in patients with chronic diseases in need of regular follow-up. The number of persons suffering from Parkinson disease (PD) has exponentially grown up in the last decade and according to the World Health Organization, this disease is expected to keep growing. For this reason, it is important to review some recommendations for treatment and follow-up of PD patients. Current knowledge does not support an increased risk of infection with COVID-19 in people with PD, but advanced age on average and the usual comorbidities of this population are well-known factors that increase mortality of this infection. Telemedicine and other technologies emerge as a powerful tool to deliver optimal clinical care and improve quality of life in the context of the pandemic. Additionally, this review presents recommendations for management of advanced therapies in PD such as deep brain stimulation and infusion therapies as well as useful strategies for adapt physical activities, rehabilitation, and psychosocial well-being during the mandatory lockdown.
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