AYURVEDIC APPROACH TO MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES OF IDIOPATHIC PARKINSON'S DISEASE-CLINICIANS' PERSPECTIVE

Abstract

Parkinsonism describes the presence of extrapyramidal movement disturbances manifested by a combination of rigidity and bradykinesia with or without resting tremor. The present study is to explore the current management strategies of idiopathic Parkinson’s disease among ayurveda practitioners in Kerala and thereby generate a consensus on its clinical approach and management strategies using In-depth interview & Delphi technique. Participants of the study were selected using purposive sampling methods, who were having more than 5 years of clinical experience in dealing with parkinsonian movement disorders. Based on the obtained data, consensus on ayurvedic management strategies of idiopathic parkinsonian movement disorders were generated. The developed management strategies are not a final word; the proposed study might be a stepping stone to develop a treatment modality for parkinsonian movement disorders and will also help to pave a path for designing further clinical trials.