Getting the Most out of a Neuropsychology Report: A Care Team Approach
Neuropsychology and Physical Therapy are integral components of a Parkinson’s disease care team.
A neuropsychological report provides a vast amount of information regarding the cognitive and behavioral functioning of persons with Parkinson’s and can be used to optimize patient care across members of a multidisciplinary care team. The relevance of neuropsychological results is discussed with clinical insight from the perspective of Physical Therapy.
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Getting the Most out of a Neuropsychology Report: A Care Team Approach Post-Knowledge Quiz Evaluation Credit Claiming and Certificate | |
Target Audience
This activity is designed to meet the educational needs of:
- Physicians
- Physician Assistants
- Registered Nurses
- Nurse Practitioners
- Psychologists
Learning Objectives
At the end of the presentation, the learner will be able to:
- Recognize the role of Neuropsychologists as part of the care team for persons with Parkinson’s disease (PD);
- Describe the components of and rationale for neuropsychological assessments and physical therapy evaluations in PD; and
- Identify the clinical relevance of the cognitive and mood findings for physical therapy (and other) treatment team providers.
Parkinson’s Foundation adheres to the ACCME’s Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Any individuals in a position to control the content of a CE activity, including faculty, planners, reviewers, or others are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with ineligible entities (commercial interests). All relevant conflicts of interest have been mitigated prior to the commencement of the activity.
Maggie Abbott, PT, DPT
Michele York, PhD, ABPP-CN
David Bertram, Psy.D.
Christine Hunter, RN, BSN
Jennifer Koebert, MPAS, MPH, PA-C
Lee Neilson, MD
Christine Hunter, RN, BSN
Lisa Hoffman, MA
Lauren Krasucki, PT, DPT, MPH, CPH
In support of improving patient care,Parkinson's Foundation is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
Parkinson’s Foundation designates this activity for a maximum of 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Physician Assistants
Parkinson’s Foundation has been authorized by the American Academy of PAs (AAPA) to award AAPA Category 1 CME credit for activities planned in accordance with AAPA CME Criteria. This activity is designated for 1 AAPA Category 1.00 CME credits. PAs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation.
Nurses
Parkinson's Foundation designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.00 ANCC contact hours. Participants should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Psychologists
Continuing Education (CE) credits for psychologists are provided through the co-sponsorship of the American Psychological Association (APA) Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP). The APA CEP Office maintains responsibility for the content of the programs. 1.00 CE hour.
Available Credit
- 1.00 AAPA Category I CME
- 1.00 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™
- 1.00 ANCC
- 1.00 APA
- 1.00 Participation