Qatar University (QU) Health's Continuing Professional Development (CPD) department recently organised a workshop on multi-disciplinary care in the management of Parkinson’s Disease.
The event aimed at enhancing the quality of care for individuals living with Parkinson's disease. It brought together over 70 local healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and physiotherapists, to discuss evidence-based strategies for managing Parkinson's Disease through a multidisciplinary approach.
The workshop featured a panel of experts, including Dr Gholam Aladeli, consultant neurologist, neurophysiologist, and movement disorders, Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC); Dr Abderrezzaq Soltani, assistant professor in the College of Pharmacy at QU, and Dr Hanan Khalil, associate professor in the neurological Rehabilitation Physiotherapy Department at QU.
Dr Zachariah Nazar, the coordinator of CPD at QU Health, said: “Our goal is to empower healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools they need to provide the best possible care to Parkinson's Disease patients. This workshop goes beyond the basics and delves deep into the complexities of the condition.”
Dr Aladeli, emphasised the pressing need for more multidisciplinary sessions on this topic and the importance of increasing awareness and providing clinicians with the latest recommendations to deliver the best possible care to Parkinson's Disease patients. His presentation addressed not only motor and non-motor symptoms but also communication and cognition challenges faced by patients.
Dr Soltani, elaborated on disease management strategies to overcome associated challenges, encompassing medications and lifestyle choices. His insights provided a comprehensive view of the holistic approach required for effective Parkinson's disease management. His expertise in pharmacological interventions sheds light on the complexities of Parkinson's treatment. According to Dr Khalil exercise plays in slowing the progression of the disease and helping patients maintain their independence.
Some of the participants at the workshop.
