Understanding patients' and caregivers' perspectives and educational needs in Parkinson's disease: a multi-ethnic Asian study.

Introduction: Little is known regarding the educational needs and perspectives of people living with Parkinson's disease (PD), particularly in Asia.

Objective: To assess knowledge and perceptions regarding PD in a large multiethnic urban Asian cohort of patients and caregivers.

Methods: We conducted a survey at a university hospital neurology clinic, using a novel Knowledge and Perception of Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire (KPPDQ).