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The Effect Of Dbs Settings On Neuropsychological Functioning In Patients With Parkinson's Disease, Kathleen M. Mash
The Effect Of Dbs Settings On Neuropsychological Functioning In Patients With Parkinson's Disease, Kathleen M. Mash
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Parkinson's disease (PD) is an idiopathic progressive neurological disorder. Improvement in Parkinsonian motor function has been established with subthalamic nucleus (STN) deep brain stimulation (DBS). Recently, the relationship between DBS stimulator settings and motor function has begun to be explored however, no study to date has investigated the relationship between DBS settings and neuropsychological functioning. This study evaluated the extent to which DBS settings (i.e., amplitude, frequency, and pulse width) are associated with post-operative performances on the RBANS (Repeatable Battery for the Assessment of Neuropsychological Status). The study was a prospective clinical trial of STN DBS for the treatment of …