Exploring deep brain stimulation willingness in Black individuals with Parkinson's disease.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Black individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) receive deep brain stimulation (DBS) at significantly lower rates than non-White Hispanic individuals, a disparity associated with poorer outcomes.

Methods

To explore potential patient-level factors contributing to decreased utilization, we conducted a cross-sectional pilot survey among 28 Black adults with PD who had not undergone DBS. Participants were recruited from neurology clinics in an urban safety-net hospital and local support groups in Atlanta. A structured survey was given to assess views towards DBS, including willingness to undergo DBS both currently and in a hypothetical scenario of worsening symptoms. Responses (YES, NO, MAYBE) were dichotomized (YES vs NO/MAYBE) for analysis. Thematic analysis explore

SUBMITTER: Onuigbo C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12799251 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature