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Addressing the Underutilization of Electrodiagnostic and Electrotherapeutic Tools in Clinical Practice: Optimizing Clinical Outcomes and Operational Viability Through Enhanced  Utilization
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  • Nicholas A. Kerna,
  • John V. Flores,
  • Bafford N. Nwafor,
  • N.D. Victor Carsrud,
  • Chukwuemeka O. Keke,
  • Devin McKee,
  • Frank O. Olaniru,
  • Breanna M. Jomsky,
  • Kevin D. Pruitt,
  • Dabeluchi C. Ngwu,
  • Hilary M. Holets,
  • Joseph Anderson II
Nicholas A. Kerna
Independent Global Medical Researchers Consortium™; First InterHealth Group, Thailand

Corresponding Author:drkerna@gmail.com

Author Profile
John V. Flores
Orange Partners Surgicenter, USA
Bafford N. Nwafor
No Affiliation Declared
N.D. Victor Carsrud
Lakeline Wellness Center, USA
Chukwuemeka O. Keke
Federal Medical Centre, Umuahia, Abia State, Nigeria
Devin McKee
Bastyr University, College of Naturopathic Medicine, USA
Frank O. Olaniru
Department of Acute Medicine, University Hospital Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust, Coventry, UK
Breanna M. Jomsky
Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine, USA
Kevin D. Pruitt
Kemet Medical Consultants, USA; PBJ Medical Associates, LLC, USA
Dabeluchi C. Ngwu
FMC Umuahia with King Abdullah Hospital, Bisha, Saudi Arabia; Earthwide Surgical Missions, Nigeria
Hilary M. Holets
Orange Partners Surgicenter, USA
Joseph Anderson II
International Institute of Original Medicine, USA

Abstract

The underutilization of electrodiagnostic and electrotherapeutic tools has far-reaching consequences, impacting diagnostic accuracy, treatment outcomes, healthcare costs, and patient satisfaction. These issues are often rooted in inadequate training, insufficient physician awareness, and challenges in integrating complex technologies. Underuse compromises diagnostic precision, delays treatment, and limits the potential benefits of advanced therapies, leading to suboptimal management of a wide range of conditions. Additionally, the financial burden of underutilized equipment manifests through reduced facility return on investment, operational inefficiencies, and a decline in healthcare services overall quality and sustainability. Addressing this issue requires a multifaceted approach, emphasizing improved training, physician education, and seamless integration of technologies across specialties. Increased utilization can enhance patient outcomes, streamline operations, and ensure the financial viability of healthcare facilities. The purpose of this review is to highlight implications of underutilization while providing a detailed overview of available electrodiagnostic and electrotherapeutic tools across medical specialties, emphasizing the need for enhanced awareness, training, and integration to optimize their use in clinical practice.