Table 1.

Self-perceived unmet needs of people with parkinsonism and their caregivers during COVID-19 related confinement were related to the following themes.

Consequences of the pandemic situation
Emotional distress	Alternative ways to continue daily activities
Risk of infection with COVID-19 Physical distancing Restricted communication with family and friends Non-adherence to hygiene recommendations by health care professionals Administrative issues (finances, insurance,…) Illness and/ or death of a family member	Rescheduling private appointments (doctors, therapists, vacation,…) Transformed health system Communication with family and friends Shopping (food, hygiene articles,…) Hobbies (meeting with the music group,…)
Health Issues
COVID-19	Parkinsonism
General recommendations Protection of vulnerable persons (living in the same household) Procedure in case of contact with COVID-19 positive person Survey of COVID-19 symptoms In the case of COVID-19 symptoms: Referral to a health professional	Vulnerability of PwP Interaction of PD-therapy with COVID-19 Reduced effectiveness of PD-medication due to reduced physical activity Availability of PD medication
	Continue PD-related activities:
	Parkinson Association Physiotherapy Prescription of PD medication
	Unmet needs not related to COVID-19:
	PD-related complications Treatment-related complications