Practitioner perspectives on best practice in non-treatment factors that support the delivery of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for depression

Mallon, Sharon; Walker, Kate; Bayley, Zana; Griffiths, Chris

Abstract

What is known about the subject?: The practices of mental health nurses in the administration of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) treatments for depression in outpatient clinic are crucial for patient outcomes To date, most research has focused directly on procedural aspects of treatment delivery with limited focus on the delivery of holistic care and treatment. There is a lack of best practice guidance based on the experiences of those involved in clinical delivery to inform and improve rTMS practices. What this paper adds to existing knowledge?: This study provides unique insights into service and personalized non-treatment factors associated with rTMS delivery that may reduce stress and improve the experiences of rTMS patients It reviews and updates understanding of the factors that contribute to the delivery of effective rTMS. What are the implications for practice?: The need to apply findings for the development of best practice guidance Factors to improve practice include (a) rTMS machine demonstrations; (b) constructive, individualized, friendly, and therapeutic conversations; (c) a relaxing, comfortable, 'homely' physical environment; (d) long term supportive management; and (e) careful engagement of nursing and support staff.

Citation

Mallon, S., Walker, K., Bayley, Z., & Griffiths, C. (2022). Practitioner perspectives on best practice in non-treatment factors that support the delivery of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) for depression. Journal of psychiatric and mental health nursing, 29(3), 463-471. https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12815

• Journal Article Type: Article
• Acceptance Date: Dec 17, 2021
• Online Publication Date: Dec 27, 2021
• Publication Date: Jun 1, 2022
• Deposit Date: May 15, 2023
• Publicly Available Date: May 18, 2023
• Journal: Journal of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing
• Print ISSN: 1351-0126
• Electronic ISSN: 1365-2850
• Publisher: Wiley
• Peer Reviewed: Peer Reviewed
• Volume: 29
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 463-471
• DOI: https://doi.org/10.1111/jpm.12815
• Public URL: https://hull-repository.worktribe.com/output/4291046