DBS A Patient Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation - Softcover

Farris PA-C, Sierra M.; Giroux MD, Monique L.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1491283157 ISBN 13: 9781491283158

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

DBS A Patient Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation by DBS experts Sierra Farris, PAC and Monique Giroux, MD distill a high tech brain surgery into understandable terms for every reader. This guide offers a wealth of information about DBS for Tremor, Dystonia and Parkinson's disease whether new to DBS or already living with DBS. The authors bring 14 years’ experience working as a DBS team in treating over 1000 patients with DBS. Their easy to read format is packed with practical tips in a patient-centered approach. The authors hope to promote patient empowerment by offering insights that are rarely shared outside the clinic appointment. Being well informed is the first step in making the right decision for you. Deep brain stimulation offers years of symptom relief for people with Parkinson's disease, tremor and dystonia. DBS may even modify the disease course and improve quality of life when other therapies are not enough. As medical consumers, patients must become their own advocates to ensure they are well informed, especially when considering brain surgery. Filled with case studies, personal stories, practical tips and unique graphics, this book offers in-depth easy to understand explanations for one of the most high tech procedures that can turn back the clock on neurological disease. DBS programming expert Sierra Farris, PAC explains that “the day you have DBS surgery is the first day of the rest of your life. Make sure you know what you are getting into and even more important, feel confident with your chosen team." These words echo the sentiments of both authors and their patient centered approach to care. Chapters include detailed explanations of DBS therapy, expectations for improvement, the surgical evaluation process, and surgical procedure. An emphasis on stimulation programming principles and troubleshooting steps for poor outcomes remains an important aspect to a life-time of therapy. Long-term care tips, DBS specific lifestyle tips and caregiver impact is discussed. Finally, myths and controversies make this book unique and an important guide for you- the patient. Worksheets can be found at www.dbsguide.com.

About this title

About the Author

Sierra Farris, MA, MPAS, PA-C is a board certified physician assistant specialized in movement disorders and deep brain stimulation with significant experience with all aspects of DBS therapy including a special interest in DBS research and investigating DBS problems. Ms. Farris is Director of DBS Services at the Movement & Neuroperformance Center located in Englewood Colorado. Sierra works alongside Dr. Monique Giroux and assists during DBS surgery performed at Swedish Hospital in Englewood Colorado. (www.centerformovement.org) Ms. Farris is an author, researcher, bioethicist, physician assistant, teacher and mountaineer. Sierra is at the top of her field as an expert in deep brain stimulation therapy. Dr. Giroux is a board certified neurologist, movement disorders specialist and co-founder of the Movement & Neuroperformance Center in Colorado. Dr. Giroux is the only U.S. Neurologist to complete fellowship training in Movement Disorders and Integrative Medicine. She is medical director of Swedish Medical Center Movement Disorders and DBS program in Englewood, CO, medical faculty for National Parkinson's Foundation's National Allied Team Training Program and medical director of the Northwest Parkinson's Foundation. She has experience and leadership in interdisciplinary care, extensive training in DBS management, Botox therapies, and mindfulness based therapies. Dr. Giroux embraces a holistic approach to care including medical, surgical, rehabilitative and integrative therapies. She believes the best care combines the latest medical and scientific advances with compassionate care that instills hope, inspires and empowers. Dr. Giroux and Sierra Farris have been working as a team to advance DBS care since 2000.

From the Inside Flap

Deep brain stimulation has revolutionized our approach to the treatment of Parkinson's disease, dystonia and tremor. The book 'DBS: A Patient Guide to Deep Brain Stimulation' by the team of Monique Giroux MD and Sierra Farris PA-C offers patients and caregivers a practical guide to deep brain stimulation that is long overdue. It addresses practical everyday questions that both patients and physicians alike will find extremely helpful covering a broad array of topics related to DBS. The book is highly informative, thorough and written at a level that is easy to understand. This book is a must for patients considering DBS and for physicians who take care of patients who may be candidates for DBS.

-Jerrold L Vitek MD, PhD, McKnight Professor and Head, Director, Neuromodulation Research Center, Department of Neurology, University of Minnesota School of Medicine

The authors are respected clinicians who are experienced with all facets of the management of Parkinson's disease. They have written a very sophisticated and complete handbook for patients who are considering or have already undergone Deep Brain Stimulation. This book will be essential for patients who are looking for a more in-depth resource about a complex topic in Parkinson's disease management.

-Melanie Brandabur MD, Clinic Director, Parkinson's Institute and Clinical Center, Sunnyvale, CA

I liked the six main goals in managing the DBS device. It helps the programmer and patients to clarify and develop similar goals of programming so patients can have realistic expectations. The book contains the best explanation of programming and stimulation adjustments that I've ever read. This topic is abstract and difficult for the unscientific mind to grasp. Thanks for making it understandable. My favorite section -Symptoms and Expectations Exercise, helps explain to patients how to concretely identify their expectations about DBS. Great explanation of targeting, head frame, frameless, bilateral staged, bilateral simultaneous, burr hole, nerve cell recording, and testing.

-Kate Kelsall, person living with DBS; Co-founder The Bionic Brigade Denver DBS Support Group and Co-Founder and President of DBS Voices of the Rockies

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1491283157
• ISBN 13: 9781491283158
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 132