THE EFFECT OF REPETITIVE PERIPHERAL MAGNETIC STIMULATION ON PHYSICAL DYSFUNCTION: A PROTOCOL FOR A SCOPING REVIEW

Abstract

Background Repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation (rPMS) is one of the neuromodulations that can stimulate deep motor and proprioceptive nerves without stimulating superficial painful nerves. The use of rPMS as a treatment for dysfunction in a variety of disorders has been gradually increasing. However, there is no consensus on the efficacy of rPMS in terms of population (disease), intervention settings, duration, and outcomes. Therefore, this scoping review will identify, summarize, and map the relevant literature that provides information on the current use of rPMS for various diseases and/or related dysfunctions, as well as identify areas to guide future research. Materials and Methods This scoping review will use the PubMed/MEDLINE, CINAHL Complete, Cochrane Library, Web of Science, and PEDro databases, and include studies that examine the impact of rPMS on dysfunction in all diseases and populations. Studies will be selected using a three-step process that includes i) search result management and duplicate removal; ii) title and abstract screening; and iii) full text screening. Results The extracted data will be presented in tabular form along with a narrative summary in a manner consistent with the objectives and scope of this review. The data of this scoping review will clarify the current use of rPMS for various diseases including cancer and/or related dysfunctions. Conclusion This scoping review will provide information for the future use of rPMS in the area of cancer rehabilitation.

Keywords

• neuromodulation
• repetitive peripheral magnetic stimulation
• physical dysfunction
• dysphagia
• cancer rehabilitation