Peripheral Nerve Stimulation in Pain Management: A Systematic Review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) has been increasingly used to manage acute and chronic pain. However, the level of clinical evidence to support its use is not clear.

Objectives

To assess the clinical evidence of PNS in the treatment of acute or chronic pain.

Study design

A systematic review of the efficacy and safety of PNS in managing acute or chronic pain.

Methods

Data sources were PubMed, Cochrane Library, Scopus, CINAHL Plus, Google Scholar, and reference lists. The literature search was performed up to December 2019. Study selection included randomized trials, observational studies, and case reports of PNS in acute or chronic pain. Data extraction and methodological quality assessment were performed utilizing Cochrane review methodologic qual

SUBMITTER: Xu J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8897810 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature