Care of Patients with Parkinson's Disease after Deep Brain Stimulation: The Role of Nursing Staff

Abstract

Parkinson's disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease caused by the progressive destruction and demise of neurons that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine, and causes motor disorders: muscle rigidity, hypokinesia, rest tremor, postural instability.

In this article, the authors consider the issues of postoperative care of patients with Parkinson's disease who underwent surgery for implantation of a neurostimulator for deep brain stimulation. The role of nursing staff in improving the quality of life of patients, in the prevention of complications and participation in the provision of medical and rehabilitation care in the postoperative period is assessed.