Qualitative studies involving users of clinical neurotechnology: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The rise of a new generation of intelligent neuroprostheses, brain-computer interfaces (BCI) and adaptive closed-loop brain stimulation devices hastens the clinical deployment of neurotechnologies to treat neurological and neuropsychiatric disorders. However, it remains unclear how these nascent technologies may impact the subjective experience of their users. To inform this debate, it is crucial to have a solid understanding how more established current technologies already affect their users. In recent years, researchers have used qualitative research methods to explore the subjective experience of individuals who become users of clinical neurotechnology. Yet, a synthesis of these more recent findings focusing on qualitative methods is still lacking.

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SUBMITTER: Starke G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11323440 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature