Right on track: Towards improving DBS patient selection and care

Author(s):
Geraedts V.J.
Published
2020
Publication type
Doctoral Thesis

Abstract

Patients with Parkinson's Disease may be eligible for Deep Brain Stimulation (DBS) in case of severe motor complications. This thesis provides indications for improving patient selection for DBS, as well as describing new biomarkers based on Electroencephalography (EEG) to aid during the DBS selection process.

Parkinson's DiseaseDeep Brain StimulationElectroencephalographyCognitionPatient selectionPatient satisfactionQuality of LifeBiomarkers
Defense date
2020-10-27
Language
English
Supervisor(s)
Hilten J.J. van
Advisor(s)
Contarino M.F., Tannemaat M.R.
Committee member(s)
Roos R.A.C., Putten M.J.A.M. van, Esselink R.
Qualification
Ph.D.
Degree granting institution
Faculty of Medicine, Leiden University Medical Center [LUMC], Leiden University, Leiden
hdl
1887/137982
ISBN(s)
9789464190342