Journal
BRAIN SCIENCES
Volume 8, Issue 6, Pages -Publisher
MDPI
DOI: 10.3390/brainsci8060102
Keywords
transcranial direct current stimulation; remotely supervised; telehealth; telemedicine; telerehabilitation
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Funding
- National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) fellowship [1125054]
- Sylvia and Charles Viertel Charitable Foundation Clinical Investigator Award [VTL2016CI009]
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Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) has shown great promise as a neuromodulatory intervention capable of improving behavioral outcomes in a range of neurological and psychiatric populations. Evidence indicates that the neuromodulatory effect of stimulation may be cumulative, with greater improvements in behavior observed following multiple treatment sessions. However, the requirement to attend clinical or research departments for multiple treatment sessions may present a barrier for many people, particularly those with greater disability or living remotely. The portability of tDCS suggests that in-home stimulation may become an avenue for further investigation. However, safe and effective use of tDCS by a participant within their home requires a form of monitoring. This review discusses how telehealth may provide real-time visual monitoring to ensure correct tDCS set-up and adherence to stimulation protocols, manage technical issues and monitor adverse events. The combination of telehealth to supplement in-home tDCS use has potential to transform the way tDCS is delivered.
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