Description
Deep Brain Stimulation is an invaluable resource that presents an exhaustive review of scientific DBS literature and integrates it with cutting-edge practice approaches for working with neurological and psychiatric disorders. The book takes the reader through the interdisciplinary care team model including DBS candidate selection and the crucial role of the neuropsychological evaluation in DBS surgical decision-making, along with post-operative care management considerations and alternative therapies. The book provides a detailed roadmap for understanding the cognitive and psychiatric risks and benefits of DBS surgery and it details approaches to enhance clinical outcomes. It is a must-have resource for anyone working with DBS candidate populations.
Table of Contents
Part 1: Introduction to Deep Brain Stimulation Chapter 1: Historical Overview of Deep Brain Stimulation Chapter 2: The Interdisciplinary Team and Patient Selection Chapter 3: The Surgical Procedure Chapter 4: Neuroanatomy of Deep Brain Regions Part 2: Conditions with DBS Indications Parkinson's Disease Chapter 5: Introduction to Parkinson's Disease Chapter 6: Neuropsychology of Deep Brain Stimulation in Parkinson's Disease Chapter 7: Genetics of Parkinson's Disease and Deep Brain Stimulation Other Movement Disorders and Medical Conditions Chapter 8: Essential Tremor and Dystonia Chapter 9: Medical and Neuropsychiatric Disorders Part 3: Pre-DBS Neuropsychological Assessment Chapter 10: Neurocognitive Assessment Chapter 11: Neuropsychiatric Evaluation Part 4: Post-surgical Outcomes and Long-term Management Chapter 12: Cultural Competencies and Cultural Humility in DBS Care Chapter 13: Post-Surgical DBS Management and Palliative Care Chapter 14: Alternative Treatments Chapter 15: Future Directions Appendix A Appendix B Appendix C Glossary Index
