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ReviewCurrent pain and headache reports2024

A Review of Remote Monitoring in Neuromodulation for Chronic Pain Management.

Tammy Zhong, Hannah M William, Max Y Jin, Alaa Abd-Elsayed

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Review in Current pain and headache reports, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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Tammy ZhongDepartment of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.
Hannah M WilliamDepartment of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.
Max Y JinDepartment of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA.
Alaa Abd-ElsayedDepartment of Anesthesiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, WI, USA. alaaawny@hotmail.com.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

purpose of reviewNeuromodulation techniques have emerged as promising strategies for managing chronic pain. These techniques encompass various modalities of nerve stimulation, including Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS), Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation (DRG-S), and Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS). Studies consistently demonstrate significant improvements in pain intensity, quality of life, and reduced opioid usage among patients treated with these modalities. However, neuromodulation presents challenges, such as the need for frequent in-person follow-up visits to ensure proper functionality of the implanted device. Our review explored factors impacting compliance in current neuromodulation users and examined how remote monitoring can mitigate some of these challenges. We also discuss outcomes of recent studies related to remote monitoring of neuromodulation. RECENT

findingsWhile remote monitoring capabilities for neuromodulation devices is an emerging development, there are promising results supporting its role in improving outcomes for chronic pain patients. Higher patient satisfaction, improved pain control, and reduced caretaker burdens have been observed with the use of remote monitoring. This review discusses the current challenges with neuromodulation therapy and highlights the role of remote monitoring. As the field continues to evolve, understanding the importance of remote monitoring for neuromodulation is crucial for optimizing pain management outcomes.

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Chronic PainPain ManagementElectric Stimulation TherapyHumansSpinal Cord StimulationChronic painNeuromodulationRemote monitoringSpinal cord stimulation

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