Assessment of global functioning pre- and post-DBS surgery
Patient 1 had a GAF score of 40 before DBS, indicating significant impairments regarding work/daily activities and family relations. Four years after DBS surgery GAF had increased to 55, corresponding to moderate symptoms or impairments in work- or family relations. Patient 2 was estimated to have a GAF score of 30 before surgery. Five years after DBS surgery the GAF score had increased to 55, (Table 3).