Impact of rTMS on Caregiver Burden
Author Information
Author(s): Padala Prasad, Parkes Christopher, Gauss C Heath, Padala Kalpana
Primary Institution: Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System
Hypothesis
Does a single session of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) reduce caregiver burden for those caring for individuals with mild cognitive impairment?
Conclusion
Noninterventional neuromodulation such as rTMS may play a role in alleviating caregiver burden.
Supporting Evidence
- Caregivers of persons with cognitive impairment experience a high level of burden.
- The study involved a double-blind randomized sham-controlled design.
- There was a significant improvement in caregiver burden after the single session rTMS.
Takeaway
This study looked at whether a special treatment called rTMS can help people who take care of loved ones with memory problems feel less stressed.
Methodology
Participants with mild cognitive impairment and their caregivers received a single session of rTMS as part of a double-blind randomized sham-controlled study.
Participant Demographics
Mean age was 76.7 years, 90% Caucasian, and 10% female.
Statistical Information
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
Want to read the original?
Access the complete publication on the publisher's website