Oscar Gershanik, MD - Institute of Neuroscience, Favaloro Foundation University Hospital, Beunos Aires, Argentina

Cecilia Peralta, MD - CEMIC University Hospital, Buenos Aires, Argentina

This MDS Interactive module provides learners with an overview of medication adherence in Parkinson's disease including how to recognize and manage suboptimal medication adherence, methods to measure medication adherence, and patient centered interventions.

Upon completion of this activity learners will be able to:

1. Define the multidimensional aspects related to medication adherence behaviors in Parkinson's disase.
2. Recognize the prevalence, risk factors, screening strategies and reasons for medication adherence failure.
3. Discuss the available therapies in Parkinson's disease and the best approach/practical tips to implement tailored interventions to improve adherence in Parkinson's disease.

This activity is intended for students, residents, primary care providers, internists, allied health, non-neurology specialists, and industry who have limited to no movement disorder experience.

1. Active Internet connection (DSL or Cable). Dial-up connection will have constant buffering problem.

2. Compatible with Windows PC and MAC (256 MB of RAM or higher)

3. Activity is best viewed on Internet Explorer 9.0 or higher, Safari 5.0 or higher and Firefox 29.0 or higher

4. Adobe Flash Player 12.0 (or higher).

5. Adobe Reader to print certificate.