A Systemic Review of the Evidence for Neuromodulation

Dr. Tim Deer discusses the value of focused systematic reviews for neuromodulation. He explains the difference between a guideline that informs best practice and a standard of care, emphasizing the need for guidelines to inform decision-making while considering individual patient needs. Dr. Deer discusses many high-quality systematic reviews, which cover topics like peripheral nerve stimulation, spinal cord stimulation, and devices for burst waveform stimulation. He concludes with suggestions for evidence selection and development for systematic reviews to improve patient care.