Essential tremor & Parkinson disease: Recognizing the differences

Nurse Pract. 2017 Oct 18;42(10):35-40. doi: 10.1097/01.NPR.0000524667.01599.d0.

Abstract

Tremor is a common movement disorder in adults and older adults. There are many different types of tremor and many conditions that present with tremor as a symptom. This article discusses the causes of tremor, and through the use of a case study, helps NPs understand the assessment of tremor and differentiate two common neurologic disorders that can present with tremor: essential tremor and Parkinson disease.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Essential Tremor / nursing*
  • Essential Tremor / physiopathology
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Middle Aged
  • Nurse Practitioners*
  • Nursing Diagnosis*
  • Parkinson Disease / nursing*
  • Parkinson Disease / physiopathology
  • Referral and Consultation