Table 2. Clinical assessment (emotion, cognition, and DBS improvement) of PD patients.
| Variables | Medication-off, DBS-off (n=78) | Medication-off, DBS-on (n=33) |
|---|---|---|
| HAMA | 18.5±9.0 | – |
| HRSD | 18.3±8.8 | – |
| MMSE | 25.5±4.5 | – |
| MoCA | 21.4±6.0 | – |
| UPDRS-III total score | 48.9±19.0 | 26.0±15.1 |
| Tremor score | 0.8±0.8 | 0.4±0.5 |
| Akinetic/rigidity score | 1.7±0.7 | 0.9±0.5 |
| PIGD score | 2.0±1.1 | 1.0±0.9 |
Data are presented as mean ± standard deviation. DBS, deep brain stimulation; PD, Parkinson’s disease; HAMA, Hamilton anxiety scale; HRSD, Hamilton rating scale for depression; MMSE, mini-mental state examination; MoCA, Montreal cognitive assessment; UPDRS, unified Parkinson’s disease rating scale; PIGD, postural instability and gait disorders.