ArticleJournal of Parkinson's disease2026
A modified Delphi study of post-operative management for subthalamic deep brain stimulation in Parkinson's disease.
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BackgroundDespite the widespread adoption of deep brain stimulation (DBS) for treating Parkinson's disease (PD) over the last few decades, standardized post-operative care protocols remain lacking.ObjectiveThis study aimed to establish expert consensus on managing post-operative subthalamic nucleus (STN-DBS).MethodsA three-round online Delphi study was conducted involving an international panel of DBS experts actively engaged in all facets of post-operative care. In the initial round, the panel generated ideas regarding essential components of a post-operative care protocol. In rounds two and three, numerical ratings and rankings were employed to achieve consensus on the formulated statements. This iterative process culminated in a refined STN-DBS care protocol.ResultsThe study included 76 international participants who, over three survey rounds, reached consensus on 129 components of a care protocol for managing post-operative STN-DBS. The final protocol encompassed eleven essential domains: hospital discharge, rehabilitation referral, imaging and lead review, monopolar testing, local field potential sensing, troubleshooting, medication management, multiprofessional care, follow-up, empowerment of patients and caregivers, and quality control of management procedures.ConclusionsThis Delphi-based, expert-driven process resulted in a comprehensive care protocol for patients undergoing STN-DBS. The findings offer a valuable resource for healthcare professionals, providing a structured, consensus-based framework aimed at optimizing post-operative outcomes. In addition to supporting clinical practice, these recommendations may help inform policy development and drive systematic improvements in care delivery. Further research and validation in diverse clinical settings will be essential to assess the generalizability and real-world impact of the proposed procedures.
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