Awareness of transcranial magnetic stimulation among psychiatrists in Oman towards transcranial magnetic stimulation: Single institution study
Mohammed Al-Balushi,
Salim AL-Huseini,
Moon Fai Chan
et al.
Abstract:Background: Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a non-invasive treatment method that is increasingly becoming prominent due to the limitations of existing pharmacopsychotherapy modalities. To date, a dearth of studies examines the awareness of rTMS among psychiatrists in the Arabian Gulf population. In this region, resistance to treatment is widespread due to the cultural attribution of ‘psychic pain’ to somatic attribution and the stigma associated with pharmaco-psychotherapy.
Aims: This st… Show more
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