Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS): A technology assessment

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Reeve, J [1 ]
Menon, D [1 ]
Corabian, P [1 ]
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[1] UNIV ALBERTA HOSP,EDMONTON,AB,CANADA
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10.1017/S026646230000965X
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R19 [保健组织与事业(卫生事业管理)];
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The scientific evidence for clinical effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for treatment of acute, chronic, and labor and delivery pain is assessed in this paper, and it is concluded that there is little evidence for other than a limited use of TENS. The utilization of TENS in Canadian hospitals and payments for TENS services are addressed. Some practicalities regarding the use and assessment of health technologies are discussed.
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