tDCS over the left prefrontal Cortex improves mental flexibility and inhibition in geriatric inpatients with symptoms of depression or anxiety: A pilot randomized controlled trial

• Main Authors: Mathieu Figeys (Author), Sheryn Villarey (Author), Ada W. S. Leung (Author), Jim Raso (Author), Steven Buchan (Author), Hubert Kammerer (Author), David Rawani (Author), Megan Kohls-Wiebe (Author), Esther S. Kim (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2022-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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BackgroundPatients with depression and/or anxiety are commonly seen in inpatient geriatric settings. Both disorders are associated with an increased risk of cognitive impairments, notably in executive functioning. Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), a type of non-invasive brain stimulati...