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Alceste Deli¹, Alexander L Green¹

¹Nuffield Department of Surgical Sciences and Nuffield Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University of Oxford, Oxford, UK.

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Summary

Deep brain stimulation (DBS) shows promise for treating chronic Disorders of Consciousness (DoC). This approach could offer new hope for patients with limited options, improving quality of life and reducing long-term dependence.

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Neurology
Neurosurgery

Background:

Disorders of Consciousness (DoC) cause significant disability, especially in younger patients.
Chronic DoC (symptoms >4 weeks) have limited effective treatments, leading to lifelong dependence and poor quality of life.
Current diagnostic and management strategies vary across the UK, USA, and EU, revealing unmet needs.

Purpose of the Study:

To review current approaches to DoC diagnosis and management in the UK, USA, and EU.
To explore surgical neuromodulation, specifically deep brain stimulation (DBS), as a potential treatment for chronic DoC.
To address ethical considerations and propose solutions for implementing DBS in DoC patients.

Main Methods:

Review of existing evidence on DoC caseload, diagnosis, and management.
Examination of past and recent advancements in neurostimulation for DoC.
Analysis of ethical dilemmas associated with surgical neuromodulation.

Main Results:

Significant differences and similarities exist in DoC care across major healthcare systems.
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) presents promising results from recent clinical trials.
Technological advancements support the feasibility of neurostimulation for DoC.

Conclusions:

There is a strong rationale for utilizing deep brain stimulation (DBS) in patients with Disorders of Consciousness (DoC).
A revitalized, multicenter, multidisciplinary approach to surgical neuromodulation for DoC is proposed.
Strict monitoring guidelines are essential for patient welfare and dignity in DoC treatment advancements.