Transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation and electroconvulsive therapy for medication-resistant psychosis of schizophrenia
@article{Nieuwdorp2015TranscranialMS, title={Transcranial magnetic stimulation, transcranial direct current stimulation and electroconvulsive therapy for medication-resistant psychosis of schizophrenia}, author={Wendy Nieuwdorp and Sanne Koops and Metten Somers and Iris E. Sommer}, journal={Current Opinion in Psychiatry}, year={2015}, volume={28}, pages={222–228} }
Purpose of review Despite adequate antipsychotic treatment, 20–30% of patients with schizophrenia fail to obtain remission from psychosis. Physical stimulation treatments may provide an alternative therapy. In this review, we summarize the most recent studies regarding repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for medication-resistant psychosis in schizophrenia. Recent findings Stimulation techniques…
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