The Role of a Neuropsychologist on a Movement Disorders Deep Brain Stimulation Team. (26th April 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kubu, Cynthia S
• Is Part Of: Archives of clinical neuropsychology. Volume 33:Number 3(2018)
• Page Start: 365
• Page End: 374
• Publication Date: 2018-04-26
• Subjects: Movement disorders -- Parkinson's disease -- Professional issues; Clinical neuropsychology -- Periodicals; 616.805
• DOI: 10.1093/arclin/acx130
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0887-6177

Abstract

Abstract: The term movement disorders is misleading in the implication that the symptoms are limited to motor problems. Most movement disorders include a variety of neurobehavioral and neurocognitive symptoms that require neuropsychological expertise. The goal of this paper is to provide a rationale and practical roadmap for neuropsychologists' involvement in a Movement Disorders team with a specific focus on pre-operative deep brain stimulation (DBS) evaluations. Pragmatic recommendations regarding requisite skills, clinical practice, recommendations, communication, and benefits are outlined.