Abstract
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has been used to treat over 175,000 individuals with movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease, and is being trialled in psychiatric conditions such as treatment-resistant depression. Clinical research has consistently shown that DBS is effective in alleviating the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease. However, a subset of patients appear to experience unanticipated psychosocial changes following DBS, including changes in personality, sense of self and interpersonal relationships.Little is known about these non-motor outcomes and how they impact patients and families. Using qualitative interviews, this thesis explores the key perspectives and experiences of DBS patients, caregivers and clinicians.
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