Relearning of writing skills in Parkinson's disease: A literature review on influential factors and optimal strategies

► External cues and feedback should be linked to successful writing in PD patients. ► Gradual reduction of cueing and feedback is necessary to enhance automaticity in PD. ► Consolidation relies on available cognitive resources and levels of dopamine in PD. ► Practice of motor functions that are corrupted by PD may counteract neuronal loss.