Table 1 Actors and goals of Parkinson's complex therapy (PKB)
Actor | Goal | Average minutes of therapy as specified by OPS 8–97 |
|---|---|---|
Neurologist | Symptom reduction, pharmacological adjustment | – |
Physiotherapist | Improving gait, balance, transfers, strength and endurance | ~ 100 min |
Occupational therapist | Improvement of everyday functions, maintenance of social roles, strengthening of autonomy, compensation for limitations | ~ 80 min |
Speech therapist | Improvement of speech function, communication and swallowing | ~ 80 min |
Neuropsychologist | Improvement of cognitive, affective and psychosocial functions | ~ 90 min |
Care | Coping with illness, counseling, general care | – |
Social worker | Organization of follow-up supply, legal advice | – |
Art and/or music therapy | Improvement of positive emotions, contributes to activation | group therapy; both ~ 60 min |
Other disciplines | Urology, gastroenterology, nutritional advice if required | – |