| Titel: | Behavioral Control of {L}-Dopa Induced Dyskinesia in Parkinsonism |
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| Autor: | Szekely, Barbara C. Turner, Samuel M. Jacob, Rolf G. |
| Mediengruppe: | journal article |
| Herausgeber: | --- |
| Zeitschrift: | Biofeedback & Self Regulation |
| Jahr: | 1982 |
| Band: | 7 |
| Heft: | 4 |
| Seiten: | 443-447 |
| Sprache: | English |
| Abstract: | Used behavior therapy and meditation to treat a 44-yr-old male parkinsonian patient experiencing levodopa-induced dyskinesia severe enough to prevent normal functioning. The effects of treatment were assessed in a single case experimental design. Phase 1 consisted of baseline monitoring of severity and duration of episodes of left extremity jerking. During Phase 2, treatment was started with twice daily meditation for 30 min with an accompanying decrease in dose of daily levodopa. Severity and duration of episodes were significantly reduced, and this was maintained through Phase 3 when the Phase 1 dose of levodopa was reintroduced. S resumed normal functioning following treatment. A natural reversal occurred when he stopped meditating. During Phase 4, the recurrent high severity and duration of jerking were once again reduced when meditation was reinstated. (16 ref) (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2012 APA, all rights reserved) |