Project Summary
This implementation project is complete.
PCORI implementation projects promote the use of findings from PCORI-funded studies in real-world healthcare and other settings. These projects build toward broad use of evidence to inform healthcare decisions.
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This PCORI-funded implementation project adapted a tested virtual care model for Parkinson’ disease and made it part of a statewide program that provides free specialist care to patients with Parkinson’s disease in New York. |
| Patients with Parkinson’s disease who receive care from a neurologist within four years of diagnosis have better outcomes. For example, they have a lower risk for worsening health, loss of independence, and early death than those who aren’t able to receive care from a specialist. Virtual visits could improve access to specialty care for people with Parkinson’s disease. For example, these visits may benefit those who don’t live near a Parkinson’s specialist, have trouble leaving their homes, or can’t get to the doctor’s office for other reasons. | |
What was the goal of this implementation project?
Virtual visits could help people with Parkinson’s disease get specialist care if they can’t easily get to the doctor’s office. A PCORI-funded research study showed that virtual visits worked well as a way for patients to receive care for Parkinson’s disease.
This project adapted the virtual visits and made them part of a statewide program called Parkinson Disease Care New York (PDCNY). The adapted program gave free virtual care to patients with Parkinson’s disease across New York.
What did this project do?
The project team expanded the virtual home visits to include visits with clinicians, such as doctors and nurses, who specialize in treating health problems that patients with Parkinson’s disease often have. These problems include dementia and depression. PDCNY then delivered virtual visits to patients across New York. Patients lacked access to nearby specialty care, were ages 80 and older, lived in a nursing home, or were homebound. The team also worked with libraries and other community spaces. They set up locations where patients without home internet access could receive virtual Parkinson’s care.
The project team created free education and training to help patients and clinicians use the virtual visit approach. The team also trained health professionals from physical, speech, and occupational therapy in comprehensive care for patients with Parkinson’s disease. Through this training, the team enhanced community resources for Parkinson’s disease care.
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Initial PCORI-Funded Research Study
This implementation project focuses on putting findings into practice from this completed PCORI-funded research study: Do Video House Calls with a Specialist Help Get Care to People with Parkinson's Disease?