Effect of Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Combined with Eye-acupuncture on Cognitive Dysfunction after Traumatic Brain Injury
10.3969/j.issn.1006-9771.2017.01.022
- VernacularTitle:重复经颅磁刺激结合眼针对脑外伤患者认知功能障碍的疗效
- Author:
Lianghua LIAO
;
Xin TENG
;
Lijun GAO
;
Limei GU
;
Bingfeng ZHOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
traumatic brain injury;
cognitive dysfunction;
eye-acupuncture;
repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
- From:
Chinese Journal of Rehabilitation Theory and Practice
2017;23(1):92-96
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To investigate the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with eye-acupuncture on cognitive dysfunction on cognitive dysfunction in patients with traumatic brain injury. Methods From May, 2014 to June, 2016, 90 trau-matic brain injury patients with cognitive impairment were randomly divided into eye-acupuncture group (n=30), rTMS group (n=30) and combination group (n=30), who accepted eye-acupuncture, rTMS and combination of eye-acupuncture and rTMS, repectively, for eight weeks. They were assessed with Loewenstein Occupational Therapy Cognitive Assessment (LOTCA) before and after treatment. Results There was no significant difference in scores of LOTCA among three groups before treatment (F<0.523, P>0.05). The scores of LOTCA were the best in the combination group after treatment (F>3.789, P<0.05). Conclusion The combination of eye-acupuncture and rTMS is more effective in improving cognitive function after traumatic brain injury than either alone.
