Neuromodulation : journal of the International Neuromodulation Society
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Multicenter Study
Multicenter Study for the Effect of COVID-19 Lockdown on Patients With Sacral Neuromodulation Implants.
The massive spread of COVID-19 affected many aspects of medical and surgical services. Many patients with sacral neuromodulation (SNM) devices needed integrated follow-up and close communication regarding the programming of the device. In this study, we aimed to explore the effect of COVID-19 lockdown on patients with SNM devices. ⋯ The difficulties with access to care experienced during the pandemic and the patient's expressed willingness to participate in virtual care should provide impetus for manufacturers of SNM devices to move forward with developing remote programming capabilities.