Lost employment potential and supporting people with Parkinson's to stay in work: insights from a Pan European cross-sectional survey.

This study confirms lost productivity after a PD diagnosis, especially in those with many years of potential employment ahead. The study also identified potential targets for interventions. Clincaltrials.gov (NCT03905954).Implications for rehabilitationPeople with Parkinson's diagnosed at career establishment or at mid working age risk losing many years of potential employment.Most people with Parkinson's do not receive early intervention to support self-management of problems identified with leaving work early, such as fatigue.Adaptations to the work environment and more flexible working patterns were identified factors that may help people remain in work.