Patient Preferences for Device-Aided Treatments Indicated for Advanced Parkinsons Disease (APD) (P6.391)

Conclusions: Our findings suggest that patients, on average, prefer device aided treatments over oral therapy to improve movement symptoms in advanced PD, and that a portable infusion pump is preferred to DBS. Patient preferences are important and should be considered for therapeutic and access choices in advanced PD.Disclosure: Dr. Marshall has received personal compensation for activities with AbbVie, Inc. as an employee. Dr. Hauber has received research support from AbbVie. Dr. Fairchild has received research support from AbbVie. Dr. Sail has received personal compensation from AbbVie as an employee of the organization.
Source: Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Movement Disorders: Parkinson ' s Disease II Source Type: research