Abstract
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a significant cause of disability, with a fast-growing prevalence. This review summarizes the epidemiological and clinical data, research on the diagnostic approaches and the interventions available in the Eastern European country of Romania. This scoping review follows the recommendations on the scoping review methodology by Joanna Briggs Institute. We searched four databases (up to 27 January 2021). The data of eligible studies were extracted in standardized forms. We identified 149 unique studies from 1133 records, with 11 epidemiological studies, 52 studies investigating clinical aspects of PD, 35 studies on diagnostic tools, and 51 intervention studies. A narrative synthesis is provided and placed in a historical context. Our review revealed a considerable increase in the Romanian research on PD in the latest 15 years, which largely follows international trends. However, we also identified several research gaps that provide useful information for policymakers, public health specialists, and clinicians.
Highlights
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder reported to be a leading global cause of disability
A systematic analysis of epidemiological studies estimated that 6.1 million people worldwide had PD; the disease caused 211,296 deaths and 3.2 million disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs)
A clear presentation of the research results and trends provides useful insight into the country’s context, assisting researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers in decision-making. It will guide the development of future research strategies, and it will help the design and implementation of programs to reduce the burden of PD in Romania [2]
Summary
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder reported to be a leading global cause of disability. It was found to present the fastest growth in prevalence, disability, and deaths [1]. A systematic analysis of epidemiological studies estimated that 6.1 million people worldwide had PD; the disease caused 211,296 deaths and 3.2 million disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs). A clear presentation of the research results and trends provides useful insight into the country’s context, assisting researchers, healthcare professionals, and policymakers in decision-making. It will guide the development of future research strategies, and it will help the design and implementation of programs to reduce the burden of PD in Romania [2]
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