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June 13, 2026Neurology

Neurotechnology-informed Shared Decision Making in Disorders of Consciousness (DoC): A Qualitative Study of Clinician and Family Perspectives (P7-18.008)

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TBTwisha BhardwajBEBrian EdlowMYMichael Young

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Overview

Qualitative study explores clinician and family member attitudes towards neurotechnology in decision-making about disorders of consciousness, indicating the need for integration in care conversations.

Key Points

  • The aim is to explore the attitudes of clinicians and family members regarding the use of neurotechnologies in conversations about care for patients with disorders of consciousness.
  • Qualitative study design
  • Interviews conducted with clinicians and family members
  • Thematic analysis of perspectives gathered
  • Identified key themes highlighting the importance of neurotechnology in care decisions.
  • Clinicians express differing levels of confidence in using neurotechnology effectively.
  • Families seek more information about neurotechnologies to guide decision-making.

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Bhardwaj et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf34dfaef96ed7f055bd2https://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000217594
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