Bunting L K, Fitzsimmons B
Johns Hopkins Hospital, Department of Neurosciences, Baltimore, Maryland 21205.
J Neurosci Nurs. 1991 Jun;23(3):158-64.
Approximately 50% of patients with Parkinson's disease experience clinical depression. Neurotransmitter deficits in depression and Parkinson's disease suggest a common lesion may be responsible for this high incidence. In addition to similar psychological profiles, the clinical features of Parkinson's disease and depression likewise overlap making the distinction difficult. Differentiating these two diseases is very important, as each is treatable. The neuroscience nurse is in a unique position to evaluate the patient with Parkinson's disease for signs and symptoms of depression.
约50%的帕金森病患者会出现临床抑郁。抑郁症和帕金森病中的神经递质缺陷表明，一个共同的病变可能是导致这种高发病率的原因。除了相似的心理特征外，帕金森病和抑郁症的临床特征也相互重叠，使得二者难以区分。区分这两种疾病非常重要，因为它们都可以治疗。神经科学护士在评估帕金森病患者是否有抑郁的体征和症状方面具有独特的地位。
