At HGF, the support group supports patients with Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders

March 14, 2023 – 6:00 PM
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The next meeting will be open to the public on Saturday (18), in the main hall of the unit

a Fortaleza General Hospital (HGF)associated with Ciara Health Minister (CISA)Carries this Saturday (18) Seventh meeting of the support group for people with Parkinson’s disease and movement disorders. work, conceived before Neurology service of unity and objectivity Strengthening the network of mutual support between professionals and patientsIn addition to Promote the exchange of useful information for the treatment of diseases.

This initiative came from the Neurosurgeon at Hormuz Hospital, Rafael Maya, in 2018, and it is still in its infancy. fellowship (a specialized complementary program for medical professionals). “I’ve contacted patient associations and support groups in São Paulo and other states, and I’ve seen how this has helped patients with these diseases and their families,” he says. Realizing that there was no similar procedure in Ciara, the doctor started. “I spoke with Fernanda Maya (HGF Neurology Service Coordinator), and we developed the idea and put it into practice,” he adds.

The group’s first event took place in July 2019. After six meetings, the action had to be carried out online due to COVID-19 pandemic. This Saturday meeting marks the return of personal activities. “Throughout this period, we have continued to communicate through messaging apps and social networks, but with a great sense of missing out on the interaction that physical contact provides,” confirms Maya, now the group coordinator.

The activities promote a greater sense of community, which is indispensable to patients’ emotional support

In this version, the meeting includes two lectures: one in Advances in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease, to be taught by HGF neurologist Flávia de Paiva; and another about Rights of the patient with the disorder, will be presented by Arianny Grazel, Advocate of the Health Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association – Ceará Division (OAB-CE). The event is open to the public and begins at 8:30 am in the main hall of the HGF.

The benefits go beyond information

In addition to being useful, meetings are a greater reinforcement A sense of communityOne Important emotional support for patients, assures a neurologist. Sharing experiences and connecting with others who are facing similar challenges helps Reduce isolation and stress Of these people “, he confirms. “These are aids that, in addition to the participation of all, make it possible to make a significant difference when dealing with the disease.”

HGF is a tier 3 health facility managed by HGF Ciara Regional Health Foundation (Fonside).

Schedule

a lecture: Advances in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease
Flávia de Paiva, neurologist at HGF

a lecture: Rights of people with movement disorders – Parkinson’s disease
Ariane Grazel, OAB/CE Health Commission Advocate