Scientific article
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The Subjective Experience of Patients Undergoing Shunt Surgery for Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus

Published inWorld Neurosurgery, vol. 119, p. e46-e52
Publication date2018
Abstract

The counseling of patients with idiopathic normal pressure hydrocephalus (iNPH) is difficult; there is variability in the diagnostic criteria, and a definitive diagnosis can be made only postoperatively. A patient's clinical response to shunting is also difficult to predict. This study examines the subjective experience of patients treated for iNPH, to identify the challenges patients face and to improve patient outcomes and satisfaction.

Keywords
  • Counseling
  • Grounded theory
  • Interview
  • NPH
  • Qualitative
  • Ventriculoperitoneal shunt
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SUBRAMANIAN, Harry E. et al. The Subjective Experience of Patients Undergoing Shunt Surgery for Idiopathic Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus. In: World Neurosurgery, 2018, vol. 119, p. e46–e52. doi: 10.1016/j.wneu.2018.06.209
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ISSN of the journal1878-8750
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