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Effective Utilization and Future Directions for Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation: A Guide for Psychiatric Nurses

New York State Psychiatric Institute

Seth G. Disner

Division of Brain Stimulation and Therapeutic Modulation at the New York State Psychiatric Institute

Jennifer N. Bress

Division of Brain Stimulation and Therapeutic Modulation at the New York State Psychiatric Institute

Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) and magnetic seizure therapy (MST) represent new and promising avenues for treating mild and severe treatment-resistant depression, respectively. A further understanding of these modalities and the contribution of psychiatric nurses in the emerging field of brain stimulation would be of great use to the nursing community. This article serves as a primer for those who are interested in participating in or referring patients for research or treatment with rTMS or MST. Of particular emphasis is the role of certified psychiatric nurses as clinical rater, patient liaison, and evidence-based practitioner:

Key Words: rTMS • MST • nursing • treatment-resistant depression

Journal of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association, Vol. 15, No. 5, 314-324 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1078390309346845


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