Deep brain stimulation for disorders of consciousness and diminished motivation: A search for awakenings

Research output: PhD ThesisPhd-Thesis - Research and graduation internal

Abstract

This thesis deals with patients who are amongst the most severely affected after severe brain injury: those with permanent disorders of consciousness or diminished motivation. The research in this thesis is an attempt to improve consciousness and the general behavioral performance of these patients with the use of experimental interventions, including medication (such as zolpidem),
Original languageEnglish
QualificationDoctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution
  • University of Amsterdam
Supervisors/Advisors
  • Schuurman, Rick, Supervisor
  • van den Munckhof, Pepijn, Co-supervisor
  • van Erp, W. S., Co-supervisor, External person
  • Schuurman, P.R., Supervisor, External person
Award date15 Dec 2023
Print ISBNs9789464732887
Publication statusPublished - 2023

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