Giulia Fresu
Assessment of Behavioral Patterns in Parkinson Disease Patients before and after DBS-Surgery.
Rel. Valentina Agostini. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica, 2023
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Parkinson’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that affects 5 million people worldwide and causes impairments in motor and non-motor functions, including tremors, muscle stiffness, bradykinesia, and motor coordination difficulties. While medications can provide symptomatic relief, they can lose effectiveness over time and cause side effects. Deep brain stimulation (DBS) has emerged as a promising treatment option for patients with advanced Parkinson’s disease who are experiencing motor complications that are not well controlled with medication. In the present study, five patients with Parkinson’s underwent DBS surgery and were monitored for three weeks before and three weeks after surgery, with the intention of assessing any changes in gait and sleep parameters.
To do this, an accelerometer placed on the foot for gait analysis and a ballistocardiographic sensor placed under the bed mattress for sleep analysis were used
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