A comparative study of electroconvulsive therapy among the elderly and adult patients with depressive disorder
Sandeep Grover,
Chandrima Naskar,
Subho Chakrabarti
et al.
Abstract:Aim:
The present study aimed to compare the clinical profile, indications for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), effectiveness of ECT, and complications associated with the use of ECT among elderly and adult patients.
Methodology:
Using a retrospective study design, data from patients with a diagnosis of unipolar depression, who received ECT between January 2013 and March 2023 was extracted. Based on the age at the time of receiving ECT, the study sample … Show more
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