Long-term effect of deep brain stimulation for essential tremor on activities of daily living and health-related quality of life

Hariz, Gun-MarieUmeå universitet,Arbetsterapi,Klinisk neurovetenskap (författare)

OBJECTIVES: To report long-term effects of thalamic deep brain stimulation (DBS) on activities of daily living (ADL) and health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in patients with essential tremor (ET).MATERIALS AND METHODS: Nineteen consecutive patients were evaluated at baseline, at a mean of 1 year, then at a mean of 7 years after DBS using Tremor Rating Scale, Mini Mental Test, ADL Taxonomy, Nottingham Health Profile, Life Satisfaction Checklist, Visual Analogue Scale and interview.RESULTS: There was a decrease of DBS efficacy on tremor between 1 and 7 years post-operatively. The marked improvement in ADL at 1 year was no longer sustained at long-term, except for the ability to eat. Social life remained improved.CONCLUSION: Although there is a decrease of DBS effect on tremor at 7 years, and even though further ageing and co-morbidities may impact on the well-being of patients, there is still relevant benefit of DBS on few aspects of ADL and HRQoL in patients with ET.

Blomstedt, PatricUmeå universitet,Neurokirurgi(Swepub:umu)pabl0002 (författare)
Koskinen, Lars-Owe DUmeå universitet,Neurokirurgi(Swepub:umu)lako0002 (författare)
Umeå universitetArbetsterapi (creator_code:org_t)

Ingår i:Acta Neurologica Scandinavica: Hindawi Limited118:6, s. 387-3940001-63141600-0404

Av författaren/redakt...: Hariz, Gun-Marie; Blomstedt, Patri ...; Koskinen, Lars-O ...

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