Establishing apomorphine treatment in Thailand: understanding the challenges and opportunities of Parkinson's disease management in developing countries
| Autor: | Parnsiri Chairangsaris, Priya Jagota, Praween Lolekha, Onanong Phokaewvarangkul, Roongroj Bhidayasiri, Nitinan Kantachadvanich, Prachaya Srivanitchapoom, Sharon Benedierks, Jan Parsons, Teus van Laar, Akravudh Viriyavejakul, Kamolwan Boonpang, Andrew Evans, Saisamorn Phumphid, Karn Sakdisornchai, Apichart Pisarnpong, Yuwadee Thongchuam, K. Ray Chaudhuri, Pattamon Panyakaew, Thanatat Boonmongkol |
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| Rok vydání: | 2020 |
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Antiparkinson Agents/therapeutic use
medicine.medical_specialty Parkinson's disease Apomorphine Developing country Disease Antiparkinson Agents Apomorphine/therapeutic use 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine Medicine Humans Pharmacology (medical) Disease management (health) Parkinson Disease/drug therapy Intensive care medicine Developing Countries business.industry General Neuroscience Disease Management Parkinson Disease medicine.disease Thailand 030227 psychiatry Neurology (clinical) business human activities 030217 neurology & neurosurgery medicine.drug |
| Zdroj: | Expert review of neurotherapeutics. 20(6) |
| ISSN: | 1744-8360 |
| Popis: | INTRODUCTION: The increasing global burden of Parkinson's disease (PD) poses a particular challenge for developing countries, such as Thailand, when delivering care to a geographically diverse populace with limited resources, often compounded by a lack of expertise in the use of certain PD medications, such as device-aided therapies (DAT). AREAS COVERED: A panel of local, regional, and international PD experts convened to review the unmet needs of PD in Thailand and share insights into effective delivery of DAT, focusing on experience with apomorphine infusion. Despite its proven efficacy and safety, implementation of apomorphine infusion as a new option was not straightforward. This has prompted a range of health-care professional and patient-focused initiatives, led by the Chulalongkorn Center of Excellence for Parkinson's Disease and Related Disorders in Bangkok, to help establish a more coordinated approach to PD management throughout the country and ensure patients have access to suitable treatments. EXPERT OPINION: Overcoming the challenges of education, proficiency, resource capacity and standard of care for PD patients in developing countries requires a coordinated effort both nationally and beyond. The best practices identified in Thailand following the introduction of apomorphine infusion might be helpful for other countries when implementing similar programs. |
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