The effectiveness of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for pain relief has been challenged. This article evaluates systematic review findings and demonstrates that studies using appropriate TENS technique and dosage are more likely to demonstrate clinical efficacy. Therefore, it seems reasonable to continue to use TENS as a pain management intervention.
Nursing Standard. 28, 40, 44-53. doi: 10.7748/ns.28.40.44.e8565
Peer reviewThis article has been subject to double blind peer review
Received: 04 November 2013
Accepted: 18 December 2013
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