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Caregiver Burden in Partners of Parkinsonian Patients with Deep Brain Stimulation.

Brain Sci · 2022-02-09

DOI: 10.3390/brainsci12020238PMID: 35204001

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In Parkinson's disease (PD) patients, the progressive nature of the disease and the variability of disabling motor and non-motor symptoms contribute to the growing caregiver burden of PD partners and conflicts in their relationships. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) improves PD symptoms and patients' quality of life but necessitates an intensified therapy optimization after DBS surgery. This review illuminates caregiver burden in the context of DBS, framing both pre- and postoperative aspects. We aim to provide an overview of perioperative factors influencing caregiver burden and wish to stimulate further recognition of caregiver burden of PD patients with DBS.

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