[Treatment practice of patients with Parkinson's disease in Saxony : A secondary data-based analysis of utilization in the observation period 2011-2019].

Background: The consequences of demographic change are already noticeable in Saxony, the federal state with the highest average age in Germany and predominantly rural areas. In order to improve medical care for patients with Parkinson's disease (PwP), a status quo analysis of current care practice is required.

Objective: To what extent does the utilization of medical services by PwP differ a) between urban and rural areas in Saxony and b) between PwP with and without neurologist contact in the observation period from 2011 to 2019?

Material And Methods: The cohort study was based on extensive routine data for Saxony from the health insurance company AOK PLUS from 2010 to 2019.