Health Care Needs of Individuals with Parkinson's Disease Living in Eastern North Carolina: Insights for Multidisciplinary Care and Telemedicine.

Parkinson's disease (PD) is a complex condition, and individuals living in rural areas often face challenges accessing the specialized care they require. To better understand the specific healthcare needs of individuals with PD in Eastern North Carolina (ENC), the present study investigated three key areas: access to a multidisciplinary care team, access to PD-specific resources, and access to resources for establishing telemedicine services. Participants were recruited through email invitations to Parkinson's Foundation members and the distribution of postcards in the region, and 106 individuals with PD in ENC completed the online survey.

Effectiveness of a Driving and Community Mobility Intervention for Teens and Young Adults With Autism Spectrum Disorder.

Importance: Driving and community mobility (DCM) is key to supporting independence in teens and young adults (TYA) with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Objective: To determine whether an intervention focused on DCM can effectively improve DCM knowledge and skills in TYA.

Design: A pretest-posttest design using the same intervention and outcome measures.