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Course #1163
Executive Dysfunction in Parkinson's Disease without Dementia

Wed, Mar 14, 2012 at 10:30 am PDT

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Course Abstract

This presentation will review evidence related to executive dysfunction among individuals with Parkinson's disease. It will provide strategies to help practitioners identify/assess executive dysfunction in this population.

Course Learning Outcomes Preview Exam

  • After this course, participants will be able to describe the cognitive deficits associated with Parkinson disease without dementia.
  • After this course, participants will be able to describe how executive dysfunction among individuals with Parkinson disease might manifest to impact everyday performance and participation.
  • After this course, participants will be able to list assessments that can be used to identify executive dysfunction among clients with Parkinson disease in a clinical setting.

Time-ordered Agenda

0-10 Minutes Intro to Parkinson Disease (PD)
10-20 Minutes Overview of cognitive dysfunction in PD and relevance to daily life
20-40 Minutes Describe executive dysfunction in PD
40-55 Minutes Assessing cognitive/executive function in PD
55-60 Minutes Conclusion/Question and Answer

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Course Presenter

erin foster

Erin Foster, OTD, MSCI, OTR/L

Dr. Foster is an Assistant Professor in Occupational Therapy, Neurology and Psychiatry at Washington University School of Medicine (WUSM).  She received her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy and completed postdoctoral training in clinical neuroscience and cognitive neuropsychology at WUSM. During her postdoctoral fellowship, she was selected for a multi-disciplinary clinical investigation training program and received her Master’s of Science in Clinical Investigation (MSCI) in May 2009. She is a current recipient of an NIH-K23 Career Development Award and several other research grants related to cognitive rehabilitation for individuals with Parkinson disease (PD). Dr. Foster’s primary research focus is on understanding everyday cognitive functioning in PD and its relevance to occupational performance, participation and quality of life. She studies how cognitive dysfunction in PD impacts everyday life and how occupational therapy can best address it. Clinically, Dr. Foster is involved with the Program in Occupational Therapy’s Community and In-Home Services as a consultant for therapists treating clients with PD or related movement disorders.

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