In this study the investigators will use semi-structured interviews to qualitatively analyse patient and family member experiences with either deep brain stimulation or other forms of psychiatric neurosurgery.
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
40
Electrical stimulation of the anterior limb of the internal capsule or bed nucleus of the stria terminalis
UZ Leuven
Leuven, Vlaams-Brabant, Belgium
RECRUITINGSemi-structured Interview
A semi-structured interview of patients and one of their family members will be conducted. Patients and family members will be interviewed separately. The interview will consist of several open ended questions around several themes. The interviews for patients and family members will have their own focus. Patient interviews will focus on living with OCD, living with PNS and the decision making process leading to the PNS procedure. Family member interviews will focus on their own experience in their interaction with OCD patients both before and after PNS
Time frame: up to 180 months after surgery
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