Cognitive, affective, and psychiatric features of Parkinson's disease

Clin Geriatr Med. 2006 Nov;22(4):773-96, v-vi. doi: 10.1016/j.cger.2006.06.004.

Abstract

Nonmotor symptoms, including cognitive deterioration and dementia, depression and apathy, and psychosis, are common in Parkinson's disease. Their presence is associated with a tremendous burden for the patient and family members. This article reviews the pathophysiololgy, risks, impact, major features, diagnosis, and treatment of these symptoms in Parkinson's disease.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / diagnosis
  • Mental Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Mental Disorders / etiology*
  • Nootropic Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Parkinson Disease / physiopathology
  • Parkinson Disease / psychology*
  • Psychotropic Drugs / therapeutic use*
  • Risk Factors

Substances

  • Nootropic Agents
  • Psychotropic Drugs