Research Platform  |   November 2018
Occupational Performance and Functional Outcomes in People With Parkinson’s Disease: Lee Silverman Voice Treatment BIG
Barbara M Doucet, PhD, LOTR; Mark Blanchard, OTD, LOTR, ATP
Author Affiliations
  • Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center
Article Information
Neurologic Conditions / Parkinson's Disease / Translational Research
Research Platform   |   November 2018
Occupational Performance and Functional Outcomes in People With Parkinson’s Disease: Lee Silverman Voice Treatment BIG
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211520296p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-RP103B
American Journal of Occupational Therapy, November 2018, Vol. 72, 7211520296p1. doi:10.5014/ajot.2018.72S1-RP103B
Abstract

Date Presented 4/19/2018

A chart review of people with Parkinson’s disease (PD) who completed a Lee Silverman Voice Treatment BIG program showed positive outcomes in occupational performance and functional hand skills. These novel findings offer evidence for using this program to manage chronic symptoms of PD.

Primary Author and Speaker: Barbara M. Doucet

Additional Authors and Speakers: Mark Blanchard