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IntroductionVariations in clinical management of cognitive disorders in Parkinson's disease (PD) can delay diagnosis, treatment, and care. To harmonize clinical practice, we aimed to gain consensus on best practice recommendations for the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of cognitive disorders in PD.MethodFifty-eight evidence-based recommendations were presented to an expert panel (N = 29) of Australian PD clinicians and researchers using a modified Delphi approach to gauge agreement. A 5-point Likert scale was used, with a median score > 4 and inter-quartile range N = 13) revised recommendations based on panel feedback.ResultsFifty-one evidence-based and expert-endorsed recommendations for the diagnosis, evaluation, and management of cognitive disorders in PD were produced.DiscussionThe recommendations serve as a foundational framework to guide clinical practice for cognitive disorders in PD and improve the provision of care.HighlightsRecommendations for cognitive disorders in Parkinson's disease were developed.Diagnosis, evaluation, and management of cognitive disorders were explored.A modified Delphi approach was used.A panel of 29 Australian clinician and/or research experts provided input.Fifty-one evidence-based and expert-backed recommendations were developed.
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