## 4 Discussion
For example, if the intervention aims to improve a patient's ability to perform daily functional tasks, it is preferable to conduct therapy in the home, where these activities can be practiced in the patient's natural environment [23]. Furthermore, the views of Greek physiotherapists appear to align with the international literature, which indicates that the best time to begin a rehabilitation program for patients with Parkinson's disease is during the early stages of the condition when patients are still functionally independent [9; 23]. This finding underscores the importance of incorporating evidence-based practices into the routine clinical work of physical therapists who treat these patients [2; 9; 23; 30]. The European Guidelines for PD recommend collaboration among multidisciplinary team members to ensure optimal service delivery in rehabilitation settings [9]. Furthermore, research emphasizes the importance of collaboration between physiotherapists and other specialties in rehabilitating various conditions [21; 31]. In the present study, fewer than half of the participants reported consistently communicating with the multidisciplinary team to develop their patients' rehabilitation plans. These findings may indicate that the service setting affects the collaboration between health providers, such as rehabilitation centers, where physiotherapists can communicate more easily with physicians [22]. Most participants frequently use tools/scales such as the Timed Up and Go test, the Activities of Daily Living assessment scale, the Berg Balance Scale, the 10 m Walk Test, and the 5 Times Sit-to-Stand test in their clinical practice. This is consistent with the findings of [PERSON] et al. [32], who suggested that Swedish physiotherapists are more likely to use the Timed Up and Go (TUG) test, whereas the Berg Balance Scale and the 10-m Walk Test are used less frequently. Importantly, these assessment tools are included in the European Clinical Guidelines for Parkinson's Disease [9] and are recommended for evaluating the dysfunctions and activity limitations experienced by these patients. Physiotherapists who participate in lifelong education programs or hold postgraduate or doctoral degrees are more likely to consistently use assessment tools and scales when managing patients with Parkinson's disease. These professionals with postgraduate training utilize assessment tools more frequently, showing a direct link between ongoing education and the enhanced use of these tools in clinical practice [33; 34; 35; 36]. Considering the importance of adequate assessment in managing PD, the healthcare system should offer relevant training for physical therapists treating these patients [37; 38; 39]. Concerning the therapeutic goals of the rehabilitation program for patients with PD, most respondents mentioned (a) maintaining postural control, (b) balance, and (c) functional gait as key components in designing physiotherapy programs. Static and dynamic balance training was the most popular physiotherapy approach for patients with PD. The above findings align with the European and Canadian guidelines for Parkinson's disease [9; 23] and the international literature [16; 21; 22], which recommend equivalent physiotherapy interventions for neurological patients. The findings of this study provide valuable insight into the integration of new technologies in the physiotherapy management of Parkinson's disease among Greek physiotherapists. For Parkinson's disease care, increasing benefits from technological advancements such as wearable devices, virtual reality (VR), robotic-assisted therapy, and telehealth have been discovered, and this study offers an important perspective on whether these innovations are being adopted in clinical practice in Greece. Previous research has highlighted the promise of these technologies in improving motor function, balance, and overall quality of life for PD patients [14; 40; 41; 42]. However, the adoption of these tools in clinical practice remains low, as evidenced in our study.