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The present study was entitled “A descriptive study to assess the knowledge regarding Parkinson’s disease among elderly in selected areas at Pallithottam, Kollam with a view to develop an Instructional video.” The objectives of the study were to assess the knowledge regarding Parkinson’s disease among elderly, to find the association between knowledge regarding Parkinson’s disease among elderly and selected demographic variables, to develop instructional video regarding Parkinson’s disease. The sample comprised of 100 elderly residing in selected area of Pallithottam, Kollam. The study sample was selected by non-probability convenient sampling technique. The tool used for data collection consisted of Demographic Proforma and structured knowledge questionnaire. The analysis of data was based on the objectives of the study using descriptive and inferential statistics. The findings of the present study revealed that 63% had poor knowledge, 34% had average knowledge, 3% had good knowledge and 0% had very good knowledge regarding Parkinson’s disease and there was association between knowledge regarding Parkinson’s disease among elderly and the demographic variables such as education, economic status and previous knowledge.There was no significant association between knowledge and demographic variables such as age, sex, religion, occupation and family history. Based on the findings, the investigator has drawn implications which were of vital concern in the field of nursing practice, nursing administration, nursing pattern, nursing education for future development.

Mrs. Amala L, Ms. Sherin Joseph, Ms. Shonu Baby, Ms. Sneha Joseph, Ms. Sneha Saji, Ms. Sreekutty U. A DESCRIPTIVE STUDY TO ASSESS THE KNOWLEDGE REGARDING PARKINSON’S DISEASE AMONG ELDERLY IN SELECTED AREAS AT PALLITHOTTAM, KOLLAM WITH A VIEW TO DEVELOP AN INSTRUCTIONAL VIDEO. Benziger Journal of Nursing Education Extension & Research. 2026;2(1):58–62.