Use of Three-Dimensional Printed Brain Models During Deep Brain Stimulation Surgery Consultation for Patient Health Literacy: A Randomized Controlled Investigation

Disparities in Access to Deep Brain Stimulation for Parkinson’s Disease and Proposed Interventions: A Literature Review

“…One study found that educational material, including an informational video specially developed to address patient concerns about DBS, was effective in increasing the number of patients who decided to proceed with surgery evaluation and may improve the likelihood of women undergoing surgery [ 84 ]. Additionally, a randomized controlled trial found that using a three-dimensional brain model for education during DBS consultation significantly improved patient understanding of the procedure [ 85 ]. Importantly, educational materials should be created in an unbiased manner that uses language appropriate for the intended audience.…”

The Importance of Digital Health Literacy in an Evolving Parkinson’s Disease Care System

“…Patient education materials for DBS are often accessed through internet-based resources, which may be challenging for those with lower digital health literacy. Additionally, available patient education materials for DBS are often written above the recommended sixth-grade educational level set by the National Institutes of Health and American Medical Association [39][40][41]. This is compounded by patients often lacking understanding of basic brain structure and function, which further hinders their ability to make informed decisions about their health.…”

“…This is compounded by patients often lacking understanding of basic brain structure and function, which further hinders their ability to make informed decisions about their health. In a recent randomized controlled study, the use of a 3D printed brain model during patient education for DBS surgery consultation was shown to improve patient confidence and understanding of the therapy compared to patient education alone, thus enhancing health literacy [39].…”