Enhancing Participation: Parkinson’s Education Program Evaluation

Parkinson’s Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative condition affecting thousands of individuals each year. Due to the diverse set of symptoms and progressive nature of the disease, individuals with PD may require ample support
from local healthcare facilities, health care providers and informal care partners. Due to the demands of the informal care partner role, it is common for the care partner to experience a variety of negative health impacts.
Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, many support programs for individuals with PD and their care partners were put on hold or shifted to an online format. Although pivoting to an online format may serve as a viable solution, it
may not meet the personalized needs of all participants and may result in diminished participant engagement. Thus, to enhance the efficacy of supports available, we will conduct a research study that evaluates educational
programming currently being delivered at a local hospital.

Faculty Supervisor:

Lynne Shaw;Jeff Holmes

Student:

Partner:

Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program: