Effect of deep brain stimulation on caregivers of patients with Parkinson's disease: A systematic review
Caregivers of patients with Parkinson's Disease (PD) often provide important support in the pre- and postoperative phase of Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS). DBS-associated changes of patient-functioning may affect caregiver wellbeing and impact the support system. Factors influencing caregiver-wellbeing under these circumstances are incompletely known.
Source: Parkinsonism and Related Disorders - Category: Neurology Authors: Van Hienen Mm, M.F. Contarino, Middelkoop Ham, van Hilten Jj, Geraedts Vj Tags: Review article Source Type: research