Clinicians' views on neuromodulation as a treatment for eating disorders: A qualitative study risk

Risk perception

• risk estimation
• benefit
• risk knowledge

Endpoint

• knowledge, safety and ethical concerns application of rTMS, tDCS and DBS for treatment of eating disorder

Considered exposure sources

• • magnetic field
• • electric current application
  • tDCS
  • therapeutic/medical device
  • electrotherapy
  • TMS (transcranial stimulation)

Investigated group

18 clinicians from a specialist Eating Disorder Service in London, UK, took part in a survey..