Amira Mostafa MAHDY, Samia YOUSSEF, Tarek Ali RAGEH, Marwa Ali ALMASRY
Perinatal Journal - 2026;34(2):241-257
Rapid changes in Parkinson's disease (PD) cause patients to lose postural stability and the ability to maintain standing balance (including frequent falls), and have difficulty managing activities of daily living. This burden has emphasized the necessity for tracking the changing trends promptly, which could inform the development of health strategies. WhatsApp,s rapid adoption among people signals that social media technologies provide a platform to promote an online health learning environment. Evaluate the impact of implementing a WhatsApp educational classroom on the severity of symptoms and the risk of falls among patients with Parkinson's disease. (Pre -post) experimental research design. Outpatient Clinic in both Assuit University Neuropsychiatric Hospital and Al -Mabara Hospital in Assiut city. (100) adult patients (male & female) with Parkinson's disease. Patient's assessment sheet,2 - Unified Parkinson Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) and 3 - Morse Fall Scale (MSF) (pre, post). there was a statistically significant difference regarding the severity of symptoms and incidence of fall (p< 0.005). WhatsApp educational classroom had a positive impact on patients with Parkinson's disease in relation to the severity of symptoms and risk of falls. Develop an artificial intelligence app that is available on smart phone to all Parkinson's patients.
