Support concerns lead women with Parkinson’s to shun DBS: Study
WHY IT MATTERS
If you're a woman with Parkinson's considering DBS, understanding that support concerns are common may help you have more honest conversations with your doctor and family about what you actually need to move forward with treatment.
A new study found that women with Parkinson's disease are much less likely than men to choose a brain surgery called deep brain stimulation (DBS). The main reason is that women often worry about being a burden on their family and don't have as much support available to help them through the procedure and recovery.
Women with Parkinson’s disease are far less likely than men to undergo deep brain stimulation (DBS), in part because they are less likely to have reliable support and more likely to worry about being a burden on their loved ones. That’s according to the study, “How Women and Men with Parkinson’s Disease Approach Decision-Making for […] The post Support concerns lead women with Parkinson’s to shun DBS: Study appeared first on Parkinson's News Today .
ASK YOUR DOCTOR
If you're a woman with Parkinson's considering DBS, ask your doctor about support resources available and discuss your specific concerns about being a burden—these worries may be addressable with proper planning.