Disparities in Deep Brain Stimulation Use for Parkinson's Disease in Ontario, Canada.

James A G CrispoMelody LamBritney LeLucie RichardSalimah Z ShariffDominique R AnsellMelanie SquarzoloConnie MarrasAllison W WillisDallas Seitz

Published in: The Canadian journal of neurological sciences. Le journal canadien des sciences neurologiques (2020)

Variations in use of DBS may reflect differences in access to care, specialist referral pathways, health-seeking behavior, or need for DBS. Future studies are needed to understand drivers of potential disparities in DBS use.

Keyphrases

deep brain stimulation
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