Neuromodulation

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When do you refer patients with difficult-to-treat depression for consideration of TMS or esketamine?

What clinical criteria (e.g., number of failed antidepressant trials, comorbidities, acuity) prompt you to refer for TMS or esketamine? How do you cou...

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How do you approach a case of apparent worsening catatonia despite high-dose benzodiazepines and ongoing ECT?

Could this reflect persistent catatonia, emerging negative symptoms of psychosis, or side effects from ECT or benzodiazepines? In your experience, how...

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When do you consider referring adolescents with major depressive disorder for TMS?

How effective have you found it in this population? Have you encountered any challenges with insurance coverage? How have you identified providers in ...

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What is your experience with transcutaneous vagal nerve stimulation for the treatment of anxiety disorders and major depressive disorder?

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How have you gone about implementing TMS in your practice or institution?

Logistical barriers in implementing TMS can include equipment acquisition, funding, staffing, training, reimbursement, or institutional approval. What...

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How do you facilitate access to interventional treatments such as TMS for patients with difficult-to-treat depression who are on Medicaid?

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When do you refer patients with difficult-to-treat depression for ECT rather than other interventional psychiatric treatments, such as TMS or esketamine?

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At what point do you consider referring for neuromodulatory treatments (TMS, deep brain stimulation) for treatment refractory-OCD?

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How do you determine the treatment course of esketamine or IV ketamine when used for treatment-resistant major depressive disorder?

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How do you approach tapering electroconvulsive therapy after an acute treatment course leading to successful resolution of symptoms for treatment-resistant depression?

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