Deep brain stimulation for Parkinson’s disease in India: an expert consensus on availability, affordability, and eligibility by the Parkinson’s research alliance India (PRAI)

Key Points

• Deep brain stimulation may improve symptoms for Parkinson's disease, addressing critical gaps in therapy access.
• Availability is a significant barrier, impacting patient eligibility for deep brain stimulation treatments across India.
• Expert consensus was gathered from the Parkinson's Research Alliance India to assess current practices and barriers.
• The findings highlight the need for enhancing availability and affordability to improve patient outcomes in Parkinson’s disease.

Abstract

No abstract was published with this document — society guidelines, consensus pathways, and scientific statements are typically released without one. See the Key Points and the linked PDF for the full content.