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March 25, 2026Age and AgeingOpen Access

Best practice guidelines for the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of cognitive disorders in Parkinson’s disease

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Guidelines standardize the diagnosis and management of cognitive disorders in Parkinson’s disease, improving care.

To develop standardized best practice guidelines for the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of cognitive disorders in Parkinson's disease.
Conducted literature reviews and a national survey to compile preliminary recommendations.
Utilized a modified Delphi process with clinician and research experts for refinement.
Gathered insights from focus groups with individuals having lived experience to include their perspectives.
Conducted a national survey to achieve consensus on the recommendations.
Generated 58 unique recommendations for cognitive disorder management in Parkinson's disease.
Achieved consensus on 24 out of 25 recommendations through national survey feedback.
Developed a tailored neuropsychological toolkit sensitive to cognitive decline.

Pourzinal et al. (2026) studied this question.

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