Vagus nerve stimulation for severe depression
Rado J, Janicak PG
Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services · 2007
Key finding
Treatment-resistant depression is a serious problem with significant costs in terms of health care dollars and patients' well-being.
- Condition
- Depression
- Stimulation
- iVNS
- Evidence tier
- Narrative / Scoping Review
- Participants
- —
Cite this study
Rado, J., & Janicak, P. G. (2007). Vagus nerve stimulation for severe depression. Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services, 45(7), 43-51. https://doi.org/10.3928/02793695-20070701-10
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