Depression, memory and electroconvulsive therapy

Coetzer, Rudi

doi:10.1192/bjb.2018.59

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“…Some research indicates that the more courses of ECT someone undergoes, the more it is likely to affect their memory; however, this has been disputed (32, 33). There have been recent recommendations that assessment of cognitive function following ECT is conducted in all routine clinical practice (31, 34).…”

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Patients’, Carers’, and the Public’s Perspectives on Electroconvulsive Therapy

Griffiths

O’Neill-Kerr

2019

Front. Psychiatry

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Aims and Method: The aim of this study was to present patients’, carers’, and the public’s perspectives on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) through a narrative review of the literature. Results: People’s perspectives on ECT are often negative due to media and Internet portrayal. Perspectives are influenced by risks, short-term side effects, and the most commonly reported longer-term side effect: memory loss. However, many patients do not report memory loss. Most people who experience ECT and their carers report a positive perspective. In the future, people’s perspectives may become more positive with higher service delivery standards and a more balanced, well-informed view of modern ECT presented by the media. However, ECT has risks and side effects, and negative and critical perspectives on the use and effects of ECT will persist. Clinical Implications: Perspectives on ECT are important because of the impact on stigma, patient treatment choice, patient consent, and provision of and referral for ECT.

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Patients’, Carers’, and the Public’s Perspectives on Electroconvulsive Therapy

Griffiths

O’Neill-Kerr

2019

Front. Psychiatry

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“…These were comparable to the previous studies. [20][21][22][23] While ECT under anesthesia is ideal, it is hard to do in any patient even in countries such as Pakistan, where there is a lack of resources. There seems to be no distinction between the two ECT modalities in delayed complications.…”

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“…However, we do have shortcomings with regard to long-term cognitive issues following ECT like memory. 10 The key drawback of the wider use of ECT is cognitive effects, especially occasional acute confusion shortly post-treatment, retrograde amnesia and some long-term autobiographic (personal) memory losses. 11 Some memory elements are either unchanged or enhanced.…”

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Frequency of Complications after Electroconvulsive Treatment in Patients with Schizophrenia

Marri¹,

Khan²,

Mufti³

et al. 2021

PJMHS

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Objective: To determine the frequency of complications after electroconvulsive treatment in patients with schizophrenia. Study Design: Retrospective study Place and Duration of Study: Department of Psychiatry, Balochistan Institute of Psychiatry & Behavioural Sciences, Quetta 1st August 2020 to 31st March 2021. Methodology: One hundred and twenty patients of both genders were presented in this study. Patients were aged between 20-70years. Patient’s detailed demographics age, sex and mean body mass index were recorded after taking informed written consent. Patients of schizophrenia received electroconvulsive treatment. Frequency of immediate complications was observed after each session of electroconvulsive treatment and at the end of electroconvulsive treatment frequency of long term complications were observed. Results: Sixty five (54.17%) were males and 55 (45.83%) were females with mean age were 40.14±3.45 years and mean body mass index 22.14±6.12 kg/m2. Mean electroconvulsive treatment sessions was 88.13±6.87. Mean hospitalization stay was 3.4±2.04 weeks. Frequency of immediate complications were 25 (20.83%) among patients after electroconvulsive treatment session. Among 20.83%, frequency of body aches was 7 (8.83%), headache was in 11 (9.17%), frequency of transient amnesia was among 3 (2.5%) and hypertension was among 4 (3.33%). Significantly no any delay complications were observed in continuously sessions among enrolled cases. Conclusion: The use of electroconvulsive treatment sessions in patients of schizophrenia was effective because no any delay complications were observed in this treatment. Keywords: Schizophrenia, Electroconvulsive treatment (ECT), Treatment sessions

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“…This unpreparedness and lack of support in coping with memory complaints might in fact reflect the knowledge gaps and limited efforts to investigate remediation therapies and methods to reduce adverse effects other than the different ECT technical methods [ 24 , 41 ]. The current batteries of tests still do not measure all aspects of subjective memory complaints, and there is no consensus about cognitive domains, appropriate tests that can predict daily function, or the tests’ timing [ 16 , 41 ].…”

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“…Information is especially relevant for a treatment that is polarized and where evidence is so heterogeneous that drawing meaningful conclusions is challenging [ 24 ]. The ethical principle of respect for autonomy requires that a person makes decisions voluntarily, holds decisional capacity and has been provided with sufficient information [ 25 ].…”

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Recipients’ experience with information provision for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

Coman

2022

BMC Psychiatry

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Background Despite improvements, studies continue to report unsatisfactory provision of information before, during and after electroconvulsive treatment (ECT). Aims The study explores participants’ experiences with information provision about ECT. Methods In-depth interviews with 21 participants (21– 65 year-old) were conducted. Thematic analysis resulted in identification of four themes: pre-treatment knowledge, experience of informed consent, the need for information depth and life after ECT. The study includes user involvement. Results Although some participants were satisfied with information provision, the majority experienced an education deficit throughout the treatment period. Their consent was based mostly on oral information, insufficient and unvaried information on official health websites and media. Further, patients reported a lack of follow-up services that can attend to (neuro) psychological concerns. Conclusions Better access to updated factual and narrative information should support patient education and autonomy. Active use of diary writing, better follow-up and more varied representations of experience with ECT in media and health information sites are necessary to educate, improve consent processes and reduce stigma.

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Depression, memory and electroconvulsive therapy

Cited by 8 publications

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Patients’, Carers’, and the Public’s Perspectives on Electroconvulsive Therapy

Patients’, Carers’, and the Public’s Perspectives on Electroconvulsive Therapy

Frequency of Complications after Electroconvulsive Treatment in Patients with Schizophrenia

Recipients’ experience with information provision for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)

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