A Framework for Combining rTMS with Behavioral Therapy.
Publication/Presentation Date
1-1-2016
Abstract
Upon its inception, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) was delivered at rest, without regard to the potential impact of activity occurring during or around the time of stimulation. rTMS was considered an experimental intervention imposed on the brain; therefore, the myriad features that might suppress or enhance its desired effects had not yet been explored. The field of rTMS has since grown substantially and therapeutic benefits have been reported, albeit with modest and inconsistent improvements. Work in this field accelerated following approval of a psychiatric application (depression), and it is now expanding to other applications and disciplines. In the last decade, experimental enquiry has sought new ways to improve the therapeutic benefits of rTMS, intended to enhance underlying brain reorganization and functional recovery by combining it with behavioral therapy. This concept is appealing, but poorly defined and requires clarity. We provide an overview of how combined rTMS and behavioral therapy has been delineated in the literature, highlighting the diversity of approaches. We outline a framework for study design and reporting such that the effects of this emerging method can be better understood.
Volume
10
First Page
82
Last Page
82
ISSN
1662-5137
Published In/Presented At
Tsagaris, K. Z., Labar, D. R., & Edwards, D. J. (2016). A Framework for Combining rTMS with Behavioral Therapy. Frontiers in systems neuroscience, 10, 82. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnsys.2016.00082
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
27895557
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article