Ali Shabu - School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland
Ella Flaherty - School of Medicine and Medical Science, University College Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
Patrick Browne - Department of Neurology, University Hospital Galway, Galway, Ireland
Gerard Flaherty - School of Medicine, University of Galway, Galway, Ireland

Parkinson disease is a progressive neurodegenerative disorder affecting the dopaminergic neurons of the basal ganglia, affecting approximately ۱% of individuals over the age of ۶۵. The travel health challenges of patients with Parkinson disease have not been adequately addressed in the medical literature. This perspective article discusses the barriers to healthy travel in this vulnerable population and considers mitigating measures. It focuses on difficulties with mobility, cognitive impairment, chronic medications, and medical devices.

Parkinson disease, Movement Disorder, Accidental falls, Travel Medicine