Publications by authors named "Pia K Gutsmiedl"
Article Synopsis
- Advanced therapies (ATs) like deep brain stimulation and pump therapies are used for advanced Parkinson's disease but may lose effectiveness or cause side effects, necessitating changes or combinations of treatments.
- A nationwide study in Germany analyzed data from 22 centers to assess the effects and reasons for modifications in these ATs, using retrospective questionnaires to gather relevant clinical information since 2005.
- Results showed that 148 modifications across 116 patients led to significant improvements in symptom control and reduced side effects, with the main reasons for changes being inadequate symptom management and side effects from previous treatments.
