The threshold tracking nerve conduction study technique: Experience of clinical users unfamiliar with a research-grade neuronal excitability system.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To 1) explore if clinical electrophysiologists with different degrees of experience performing standard nerve conduction studies could run a threshold tracking nerve conduction study (TTNCS) protocol and 2) learn how clinical users view a research-grade TTNCSs neuronal excitability system.

Methods

Five clinical electrophysiologists conducted a TTNCS session using QTracS and then completed a questionnaire describing their impressions.

Results

All of the electrophysiologists completed the QTracS protocol on an initial attempt. Perceived strengths comprised the ease of preparatory steps and quick protocol speed. Identified drawbacks included an unwieldly user-interface. The electrophysiologists indicated that knowledge of TTNCS principles and applications would

SUBMITTER: McIlduff CE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9637722 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature