ReviewNeurology international2025
Deep Brain Stimulation: Psychological and Neuroethical Perspectives.
Review in Neurology international, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.
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- Psychiatric consultation outcomes in deep brain stimulation candidacy: clinical and psychosocial correlates from a retrospective cohort.Neurological sciences : official journal of the Italian Neurological Society and of the Italian Society of Clinical Neurophysiology · 2026Article
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Abstract
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) is an evolving neurosurgical treatment, originally developed for movement disorders such as Parkinson's disease, essential tremor, and dystonia. In recent years, it has been increasingly applied to psychiatric and cognitive disorders. This review aimed to summarize the psychological and neuroethical dimensions of DBS, with particular attention to cognitive, emotional, and personality-related outcomes. While DBS can significantly enhance quality of life, it may also lead to subtle or overt changes in cognition, affect, and self-perception, especially in patients with neuropsychiatric comorbidities. Comprehensive psychological evaluation, both pre- and post-operatively, is essential. Findings from recent trials highlight a balance of potential risks and benefits that must be communicated transparently to patients. From a neuroethical perspective, DBS raises important questions regarding personal identity and autonomy, concerns that will become increasingly relevant as the technology advances. This paper underscores the need for more systematic research and the development of personalized care protocols that address not only motor outcomes but also psychosocial well-being.
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