Objectives and references:
Learning objectives for the meeting:
By the end of the presentation, listeners will:
Understand what deep brain stimulation is and how the system is implanted
Be able to identify which patients with Parkinson’s Disease are appropriate for DBS
Understand the role of OT in treating patients who have DBS or who may be eligible for DBS
Learn how Adaptive DBS can help patients with PD regain more “on-time” with good symptom control
Understand expectations for DBS from a therapy perspective
MISSION: The mission of MEOTA is to promote the profession of Occupational Therapy and support all Occupational Therapy practitioners in the state of Maine.