Quality indicators for physiotherapy in Parkinson's disease

• Published in: European journal of physical and rehabilitation medicine Vol. 45; no. 2; p. 239
• Main Authors: Nijkrake, M J, Keus, S H J, Ewalds, H, Overeem, S, Braspenning, J C C, Oostendorp, R A B, Hendriks, E J M, Bloem, B R, Munneke, M
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Italy 01.06.2009
• Subjects: Female; Humans; Male; Parkinson Disease - rehabilitation; Physical Therapy Modalities - standards; Practice Guidelines as Topic; Quality Indicators, Health Care

The aim of this study was to develop quality indicators for physiotherapy in Parkinson's disease (PD) according to international criteria. Indicators were based on an evidence-based guideline for physiotherapy in PD. Guideline recommendations were transformed into indicators and rated for their...