Effects of recreational therapy and speech therapy among participants with Parkinson disease and Parkinson plus conditions: Findings from a 16-week multidisciplinary program

Authors

  • Michelle Bateman, PhD, CTRS/L, EP-C
  • Sabiha Parveen, PhD, CCC-SLP
  • Brandt Brickell, BS
  • Chad Romoser, BS, CTRS/L
  • Tim Passmore, EdD, CTRS/L

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2021.0235

Keywords:

Parkinson disease, Parkinson plus conditions, speech therapy, recreational therapy, multidisciplinary program

Abstract

Idiopathic Parkinson disease (IPD) affects multiple aspects of a person’s daily functioning. The current study examined the effects of a multidisciplinary intervention program, including recreational therapy (RT) and speech therapy, among individuals with IPD or PD plus conditions over 16 weeks. The study included six participants with IPD and a participant with progressive supranuclear palsy (PD plus condition). Participants with IPD attended a weekly LOUD Crowd® program consisting of different speech and cognitive activities. In addition, all seven participants attended an RT intervention focusing on fall prevention education and implementing balance, strength, and endurance routines. Results indicated improvements in dynamic balance, reduced fall risk, cognition, swallowing, and voice-related outcomes. In conclusion, a multidisciplinary intervention program is beneficial for individuals with PD or PD plus conditions.

 

Author Biographies

Michelle Bateman, PhD, CTRS/L, EP-C

School of Health Science and Wellness, Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri

Sabiha Parveen, PhD, CCC-SLP

Communication Sciences and Disorders, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Brandt Brickell, BS

School of Kinesiology, Applied Health, and Recreation in the College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Chad Romoser, BS, CTRS/L

School of Kinesiology, Applied Health, and Recreation in the College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

Tim Passmore, EdD, CTRS/L

School of Kinesiology, Applied Health, and Recreation in the College of Education and Human Sciences, Oklahoma State University, Stillwater, Oklahoma

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Published

04/01/2021

How to Cite

Bateman, PhD, CTRS/L, EP-C, M., Parveen, PhD, CCC-SLP, S., Brickell, BS, B., Romoser, BS, CTRS/L, C., & Passmore, EdD, CTRS/L, T. (2021). Effects of recreational therapy and speech therapy among participants with Parkinson disease and Parkinson plus conditions: Findings from a 16-week multidisciplinary program. American Journal of Recreation Therapy, 20(2), 46–52. https://doi.org/10.5055/ajrt.2021.0235

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