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Abstract Details

Nutritional Deficiency in Parkinson’s Disease: Creating a Screening and Predictive Model in a Third Level Hospital in Argentina
Movement Disorders
P9 - Poster Session 9 (11:45 AM-12:45 PM)
5-026

To develop a practical, clinic-based screening tool to identify malnutrition in patients diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease (PD) or parkinsonism who are under ongoing care.
Parkinson's Disease (PD) is a neurodegenerative disorder characterized by motor symptoms such as tremor, bradykinesia, rigidity, and postural instability, as well as non-motor symptoms like cognitive deficits, sleep disturbances, and gastrointestinal dysfunction. These patients are at high risk of malnutrition and weight loss, which can exacerbate symptoms and complicate treatment. This study aimed to develop a clinical screening tool for malnutrition in PD patients. 

A prospective, observational study was conducted with 120 patients diagnosed with PD or parkinsonism. Data on demographics, clinical characteristics, and nutritional status were collected using the Mini Nutritional Assessment (MNA), motor symptoms were evaluated through UPDRS III, and cognitive function was assessed with the Mini-Mental State Examination (MMSE).
The results showed a high prevalence of nutritional risk, with 63% of patients at risk of malnutrition and 13% already malnourished. A predictive model for malnutrition risk was created, incorporating factors such as age, disease duration, motor symptoms, cognitive impairment, and non-motor symptoms like dysphagia and constipation. The study emphasizes the importance of early nutritional intervention in improving the quality of life for PD patients.
This work highlights the need for standardized nutritional assessments in PD and provides a foundation for future research and clinical practice to address malnutrition in this population. 
Authors/Disclosures
Anabella Frances, MD (Sanatorio Allende)
PRESENTER 		Dr. Frances has nothing to disclose.
Ignacio Bozas, MD (Sanatorio Allende) Dr. Bozas has nothing to disclose.
Yoshimi Tamasiro, MD (Sanatorio Allende) Dr. Tamasiro has nothing to disclose.
Juan Jose Martin Juan Jose Martin has nothing to disclose.
Federico Gonzalez del Boca, MD Dr. Gonzalez del Boca has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for Abbvie. Dr. Gonzalez del Boca has received personal compensation in the range of $0-$499 for serving as a Consultant for Celnova.