Open AccessA Review of the Pathophysiology of Psychological Disorders in Persons with Parkinson’s Disease
Author(s) -
Neil Kenney,
Efrain Antonio Gonzalez
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
the internet journal of allied health sciences and practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1540-580X
DOI - 10.46743/1540-580x/2005.1090
Subject(s) - biopsychosocial model , apathy , etiology , anxiety , disease , psychopathology , psychiatry , depression (economics) , parkinson's disease , medicine , psychology , dementia , epidemiology , population , psychosis , clinical psychology , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , pathology , economics , environmental health , macroeconomics
An understanding of the physiological etiologies of psychological disturbance continues to evolve as an essential component of training and practice for healthcare providers. The epidemiology of psychological disorders in persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD) is reviewed. The anatomy of the basal ganglia, etiology of PD, and pathophysiological bases for depression, anxiety, dementia, apathy, psychosis and delusions in persons with PD are then discussed. In consideration of the strong biological and environmental bases of psychopathology in persons with PD, it is proposed that a biopsychosocial model be considered for optimal delivery of interdisciplinary care to this population.