Over the years, research using noninvasive brain stimulation (NIBS) to enhance function
in health and disease has increased from one study in 1989 to 331 in 2021 (PubMed
search noninvasive brain stimulation in title/abstract). Outcomes in most clinical
studies relate to clinical improvements or changes in functional outcomes. An often
overlooked and understudied area of research in NIBS is treatment acceptability. Treatment
acceptability is an important aspect to support intervention uptake and translation
into practice.
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Treatment acceptability from the point of view of patients and health care professionals
has been suggested to affect intervention implementation, uptake, adherence, intended
outcomes, and overall effectiveness.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
January 3,
2023
Received:
December 21,
2022
Footnotes
Conflict of Interest: The author reported no conflict of interest.
Source(s) of financial support: The author reported no funding sources.
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