Parkinson’s Disease in Romania: A Scoping Review Protocol

• Main Authors: Elena Cecilia Rosca, Raluca Tudor, Amalia Cornea, Mihaela Simu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
• Series: Brain Sciences
• Subjects: Parkinson’s disease; Romania; scoping review; protocol
• Online Access: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3425/11/2/251

Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a significant cause of disability, with a fast-growing prevalence. This review will summarize the epidemiological and clinical data in Romania and the interventions and diagnostic approaches used in this Eastern European country. This scoping review will primarily follow the recommendations on the scoping review methodology made by the Joanna Briggs Institute. In order to answer our research questions, we will search four databases using appropriate search terms. We will use pre-defined inclusion criteria and the data of eligible studies will be extracted in a standardized form. Results will be reported following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The proposed scoping review will map the evidence on PD in Romania through a literature review, focusing on epidemiology, clinical characteristics, interventions, and diagnosis, contributing to PD research advancement. We will provide information for policy-makers, public health specialists, and clinicians.