The knowledge, experience and attitudes of recipients of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation: A study from North India

- Repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is a recent brain stimulation technique.
- Knowledge, experience and attitude towards rTMS in patients and relatives may influence future treatment acceptability.
- Knowledge, experience and attitude towards rTMS in such patients who have received rTMS and their relatives is poorly studied.
- A cross-sectional study using a structured questionnaire was conducted in patient recipients and a relative.
- Patients and relative generally had adequate knowledge, favourable attitude and positive experience with rTMS treatment.