Paula Abola

University of Jamestown, United States of America

Abstract Title: Technological Advancements in the Detection and Quantification of Parkinsonian Tremor: A Scoping Review

Biography:

Paula Abola is a PhD in Clinical Research student at the University of Jamestown. She received a Bachelor of Science in Medicinal Chemistry and Chemical Biology from Jacobs University Bremen and a Master of Science in Clinical Drug Development from Queen Mary University of London. Her research is focused on Parkinson’s Disease, mainly on pharmacological management options.

Research Interest:

Tremor is a cardinal motor symptom in Parkinson's Disease (PD). Technologies that detect and/or quantify tremors and promote rehabilitation have been developed. Methods: Following a systematic literature search in PubMed, Cochrane, and EBSCO databases to identify studies on individuals with PD who presented with Parkinsonian tremors and who used technology to detect and/or quantify their Parkinsonian tremors, a scoping review was performed. Results: Accelerometers and sensor-based devices have emerged to detect and/or quantify Parkinsonian tremors. Conclusion: Available technologies can aid in individual rehabilitation treatments to improve the quality of life in individuals with PD.