The Barriers and Facilitators to the Application of Non-Invasive Brain Stimulation for Injury Rehabilitation and Performance Enhancement: A Qualitative Study.

IF 2 Q3 CLINICAL NEUROLOGY
NeuroSci Pub Date : 2025-08-01 DOI:10.3390/neurosci6030072
Chris Haydock, Amanda Timler, Casey Whife, Harrison Tyler, Myles C Murphy
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Abstract

Introduction: Despite clinical evidence for efficacy, there has been minimal uptake of transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) for musculoskeletal conditions. Thus, our objective was to explore the perceptions and experiences of people living with lower-limb musculoskeletal injury as well as healthy physically active populations and relate this to the usage of tDCS and key aspects of tDCS design that would improve the capacity for implementation.

Methods: We conducted a qualitative descriptive study of 16 participants (44% women) using semi-structured focus groups to identify the descriptions and experiences of people living with lower-limb musculoskeletal injury and healthy physically active populations. A thematic template was used to create a coding structure. Codes were then grouped, and key themes were derived from the data.

Results: Four primary themes were identified from focus groups. These were (i) the impact of musculoskeletal injuries on health and quality of life, (ii) performance and injury recovery as facilitators to using tDCS, (iii) barriers and facilitators to tCDS application and (iv) design and aesthetic factors for a tDCS device.

Discussion: Our qualitative descriptive study identified four themes relevant to the successful implementation of tDCS into rehabilitative and performance practice. To increase the likelihood of successful tDCS implementation, these barriers should be addressed and facilitators promoted. This should include innovative approaches to device application and structure that allow for a stylish, user-friendly design.

非侵入性脑刺激用于损伤康复和运动能力提高的障碍和促进因素:一项定性研究。
导读:尽管有临床证据证明其疗效,但经颅直流电刺激(tDCS)治疗肌肉骨骼疾病的应用很少。因此,我们的目标是探索下肢肌肉骨骼损伤患者以及健康体力活动人群的感知和体验,并将其与tDCS的使用以及tDCS设计的关键方面联系起来,以提高实施能力。方法:我们采用半结构化焦点小组对16名参与者(44%为女性)进行定性描述性研究,以确定下肢肌肉骨骼损伤患者和健康体力活动人群的描述和经历。使用主题模板创建编码结构。然后对代码进行分组,并从数据中得出关键主题。结果:从焦点小组中确定了四个主要主题。这些是(i)肌肉骨骼损伤对健康和生活质量的影响,(ii)作为使用tDCS的促进因素的性能和损伤恢复,(iii) tDCS应用的障碍和促进因素,以及(iv) tDCS装置的设计和美学因素。讨论:我们的定性描述性研究确定了与tDCS在康复和绩效实践中的成功实施相关的四个主题。为了提高tDCS成功实施的可能性,应解决这些障碍并促进促进。这应该包括对设备应用和结构的创新方法,以实现时尚、用户友好的设计。
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