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Movement Disorder Nurse Project – Goulburn Valley Health region

  • Fight Parkinson’s research

In 2016 we completed a two-year research project with Goulburn Valley Health and the Shepparton Parkinson’s Peer Support Group to evaluate the benefits of a movement disorder nurse in regional areas.

The project evaluation found the Movement Disorder Nurse model to be highly valued and responsive to the needs of the rural community. The service provided support for people with Parkinson’s and their carers, and had a positive impact on their quality of life and confidence in managing the condition.

As a result, Goulburn Valley Health has continued to fund the Movement Disorder Nurse position as an ongoing component of the GV Health Community Rehabilitation Program.

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