Avaliação do conhecimento dos estudantes de medicina de uma instituição privada de ensino superior sobre a doença de Parkinson

Abstract

Introduction: Parkinson's disease is among the main chronic and progressive neurodegenerative diseases affecting the nervous system and it is estimated that 1% of the population over 65 years of age is affected by this disease. In this way, it is essential to analyze the understanding that medical scholars have about the disease. Objective: To evaluate the knowledge of medical students from the 8th to the 11th semester of an institution of higher education on Parkinson's Disease. Methodology: Cross-sectional, analytical and descriptive study, using quantitative approach of questionnaire analysis applied to medical students distributed from the 8th to 11th period. After the data collection, the analysis was performed through the program Bioestat 5.0. Results: Most students (76.25%) had unsatisfactory levels of knowledge about the pathology. However, it was noted that the students have perception of the clinical picture, ease of diagnosis, as well as understanding about the pathophysiology of the disease and the initial treatment for the pathology. On the other hand, they have difficulty in monitoring, clinical segment of the patient and observation of side effects. Conclusion: The medical students participating in the study obtained a low level of knowledge about Parkinson's disease.