Table 5.
Types and sources of information sought about Parkinson's disease
| Types of information | Sourcea | |
|---|---|---|
| Clinic | Other | |
| Assessment of PD state | 13 | 0 |
| Progression of PD | 10 | 4 |
| Treatments for PD | 8 | 6 |
| Scientific research related to PDb | 5 | 6 |
| PD symptoms | 4 | 7 |
| Self‐management strategies | 4 | 6 |
| Causes of PD | 3 | 1 |
| Complementary and alternative medicine | 2 | 2 |
| Other | 1 | 0 |
a
Research reports and opportunities for research participation.
b
Numbers indicate the number of participants reporting the use of this source of information.