Publications by authors named "Shivaansh Aggarwal"
Background: Both Impulse-control disorders and related behaviours (ICD-RB) and restless leg syndrome (RLS) are relatively common in patients with Parkinson's disease, but little is known are they related or independent complications of dopaminergic therapy. The aim of this study was to determine the correlation between ICD-RBs and RLS and also, to determine the associated significant psycho-behavioural profile of RLS patients in presence of ICD-RBs.
Methods: PD who visited neurology OPD were screened for the presence of addictive behaviors, alcohol and substance abuse, ICDs including Impulse control disorders not elsewhere classified with the help of a QUIP questionnaire.
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on implementing a nurse-led teleconsultation strategy for managing cardiovascular diseases (CVD) in Punjab, India, during the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the need for continuity of care.
- Over 12,000 patients with CVD participated in the nurse-led teleconsultations, which included triaging patients and referring only a small percentage (6.3%) to physician-led consultations.
- The teleconsultation approach helped identify issues such as uncontrolled diabetes and hypertension among patients, with a low hospitalization rate of 8.4% for those referred to physicians.
Factors Affecting Adherence to Pharmacotherapy in Parkinson's Disease.
Ann Indian Acad Neurol
August 2021
Background: The goal of dopaminergic replacement therapy to achieve good clinical outcome in Parkinson's disease (PD) patients largely depends on the pattern of adherence to the pharmacological treatment. This study aims to find the factors affecting medication adherence in patients with PD keeping in mind the cultural, economic, and social diversities so that preventive steps can be taken to fill these gaps.
Methods: Demographic data, disease parameters, treatment-related factors, family characteristics, educational, and employment status were assessed for relationship with the medication adherence pattern in a cohort of non-demented PD patients.