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Erschienen in: neuropsychiatrie 2/2021

24.11.2020 | original article

Clinicians’ views on neuromodulation as a treatment for eating disorders: A qualitative study

verfasst von: Bethan Dalton, Julia Dornik, Jessica McClelland, Savani Bartholdy, Maria Kekic, Iain C. Campbell, Ulrike Schmidt

Erschienen in: neuropsychiatrie | Ausgabe 2/2021

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Summary

Background

Neuromodulation techniques, such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and deep brain stimulation (DBS), are emerging as promising treatment options in eating disorders (EDs). To date, the views of ED clinicians regarding these interventions have not been explored.

Methods

Eighteen clinicians were recruited from a specialist ED Service in London, UK. Following a short educational presentation on rTMS, tDCS and DBS, they completed a semi-structured interview to explore their views on the use of these treatment options in EDs.

Results

Clinician knowledge of neuromodulation techniques was low. They raised safety and ethical (particularly capacity to consent) concerns mainly with regard to DBS. Neuromodulation treatments were considered most appropriate as an adjunct to psychotherapy and for patients with severe, enduring illness (who had completed previous psychological treatments).

Conclusions

Improving clinicians’ knowledge and understanding of neuromodulation is fundamental for bridging the gap between research and clinical work. This is especially so given the predominance of psychological theory and practice in the treatment of EDs.
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Zurück zum Zitat Dalton B, Foerde K, Bartholdy S, McClelland J, Kekic M, Grycuk L, et al. The effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on food choice-related self-control in patients with severe, enduring anorexia nervosa. Int J Eat Disord. 2020; https://doi.org/10.1002/eat.23267.CrossRefPubMed Dalton B, Foerde K, Bartholdy S, McClelland J, Kekic M, Grycuk L, et al. The effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation on food choice-related self-control in patients with severe, enduring anorexia nervosa. Int J Eat Disord. 2020; https://​doi.​org/​10.​1002/​eat.​23267.CrossRefPubMed
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Titel
Clinicians’ views on neuromodulation as a treatment for eating disorders: A qualitative study
verfasst von
Bethan Dalton
Julia Dornik
Jessica McClelland
Savani Bartholdy
Maria Kekic
Iain C. Campbell
Ulrike Schmidt
Publikationsdatum
24.11.2020
Verlag
Springer Vienna
Erschienen in
neuropsychiatrie / Ausgabe 2/2021
Print ISSN: 0948-6259
Elektronische ISSN: 2194-1327
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s40211-020-00372-8

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