A Multidimensional Approach to Parkinson’s Disease at Istanbul Gelisim University

Parkinson’s Disease from All Aspects: Living with Parkinson’s Disease

The event titled “Parkinson’s Disease from All Aspects: Living with Parkinson’s Disease”, organized at Istanbul Gelisim University, was conducted as a comprehensive program addressing various dimensions of Parkinson’s disease within a scientific and practical framework.

During the first part of the program, the diagnostic process, clinical findings, motor and non-motor symptoms, pathophysiological foundations, and current treatment approaches were discussed in detail. Particular emphasis was placed on dopamine deficiency, as well as motor symptoms such as bradykinesia, rigidity, tremor, and postural instability. Additionally, the impact of non-motor symptoms—including olfactory dysfunction, sleep disorders, depression, autonomic dysfunction, and cognitive impairment—on patients’ quality of life was highlighted.

Following the presentation segment, a practical clinical assessment was conducted on an invited patient diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease. Observations and clinical evaluations were performed, and practical aspects of the disease were shared with the participants. In addition, physiotherapy and rehabilitation approaches were demonstrated through applied examples, transforming the event into a multidimensional learning experience integrating theory and practice.