Rehabilitation Nursing for people with Parkinson’s Disease Immobility Syndrome:a case report

Introduction: Parkinson's Disease is an insidious neurodegenerative pathology that compromises mobility, balance and autonomy, significantly reducing the quality of life of the person facing this health condition. The Rehabilitation Nurse Specialist plays an essential role in mitigating these effects through interventions aimed at the autonomy and independence of the person with Parkinson's Disease. Objective: Describe the benefits of implementing a rehabilitation nursing program for people with Parkinson's disease immobility syndrome in a community setting. Case Report: This is a descriptive case report of a person with immobility syndrome due to Parkinson's disease. After identifying the nursing diagnoses, a care plan was drawn up centered on functional rehabilitation, focusing on body balance, muscle movement and intolerance to activity, in a home context. The therapeutic plan included home visits three times a week, including therapeutic exercises, mobilizations, balance training and muscle strengthening, as well as training for the family/caregiver. Conclusion: After two and a half months of intervention, the rehabilitation nursing plan implemented for the person with advanced Parkinson's disease showed a positive evolution in mobility, muscle strength, body balance, increased functionality and, successively, independence for activities of daily living. The caregiver's burden was reduced, which was reflected in an overall improvement in the family's quality of life. In view of the motor and functional changes triggered by Parkinson's Disease, it is essential to implement a Functional Motor and Respiratory Re-education plan, associated with training strategies, which will maximize independence and improve the quality of life of the person and the caregiver.