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The global pandemic has permanently changed the state of practice for pre-DBS neuropsychological evaluations

Year: 2021
Type: article
Abstract: The evaluation and management of patients with movement disorders has evolved considerably due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the assessment of candidates for deep brain stimulation (DBS) therapy. Members of the Neuropsychology Focus Group from the Parkinson Study Group Functional Neurosurgical Working Group met virtually to discuss current practices and solutions, build consensus, and to inform the DBS team and community regarding the complexities of performing DBS neuropsychological evaluations during COVID-19. It is our viewpoint that the practice of neuropsychology has adapted successfully to provide tele-neuropsychological pre-DBS evaluations during the global pandemic, thus permanently changing the landscape of neuropsychological services.
DOI: 10.1016/j.parkreldis.2021.04.029
Authors: M.K. York, E. Farace, L. Pollak, D. Floden, G. Lin, K. Wyman-Chick, J. Bobholz, C.A. Palmese, C. Racine, B. Tran, T.H. Turner, J. Jimenez-Shahed
Institutions: Baylor College of Medicine, Pennsylvania State University, Massachusetts General Hospital, Cleveland Clinic, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, HealthPartners, Medical College of Wisconsin, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, University of California, San Francisco, University of Pennsylvania, Medical University of South Carolina
Language: English
Subfield: Neurology
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: hybrid
Estimated APC paid: $3,390
OpenAlex ID: W3161985397
FWCI: 1.239
Cites: 16
Cited by: 16
Related to: 10