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Review
. 2018 May 1;33(3):365-374.
doi: 10.1093/arclin/acx130.

The Role of a Neuropsychologist on a Movement Disorders Deep Brain Stimulation Team

Cynthia S Kubu  1   2   3
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Review

The Role of a Neuropsychologist on a Movement Disorders Deep Brain Stimulation Team

Cynthia S Kubu. Arch Clin Neuropsychol. .

Abstract

The term movement disorders is misleading in the implication that the symptoms are limited to motor problems. Most movement disorders include a variety of neurobehavioral and neurocognitive symptoms that require neuropsychological expertise. The goal of this paper is to provide a rationale and practical roadmap for neuropsychologists' involvement in a Movement Disorders team with a specific focus on pre-operative deep brain stimulation (DBS) evaluations. Pragmatic recommendations regarding requisite skills, clinical practice, recommendations, communication, and benefits are outlined.

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