Electroconvulsive therapy for depression

Munkholm, Klaus; Jørgensen, Karsten Juhl; Paludan-Müller, Asger Sand

doi:10.1002/14651858.cd013843

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“…ECT is also associated with retrograde amnesia, including impairment of autobiographical memory. This is considered the most critical adverse cognitive effect of ECT with its intensity depending on the electrode placement and the pulse width (Munkholm et al., 2021).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…ECT is recommended by international guidelines as a first‐line treatment for depression with certain clinical features, such as psychosis, catatonia, when a person refuses to eat or drink or is considered a high suicide risk (Munkholm et al., 2021). Yet a review of the quality of ECT versus placebo ECT trials and meta‐analyses conducted by Read et al.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Munkholm et al. (2021) add that high remission rates following ECT are often cited from observational studies. However, statistically significant placebo responses have also been confirmed in placebo‐controlled ECT studies (Rasmussen, 2009).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…ECT is recommended by international guidelines as a first-line treatment for depression with certain clinical features, such as psychosis, catatonia, when a person refuses to eat or drink or is considered a high suicide risk (Munkholm et al, 2021). Yet a review of the quality of ECT versus placebo ECT trials and meta-analyses conducted by Read et al (2019) concluded that "there is no rigorous evidence whatsoever" that ECT has any benefit for the three conditions for which it is primarily recommended today, that is, people with severe depression, acutely suicidal people, and people who have not benefitted from psychotropic drugs and/or psychological therapies.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Yet a review of the quality of ECT versus placebo ECT trials and meta-analyses conducted by Read et al (2019) concluded that "there is no rigorous evidence whatsoever" that ECT has any benefit for the three conditions for which it is primarily recommended today, that is, people with severe depression, acutely suicidal people, and people who have not benefitted from psychotropic drugs and/or psychological therapies. Munkholm et al (2021) add that high remission rates following ECT are often cited from observational studies.…”

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confidence: 99%

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An audit and analysis of electro convulsive therapy patient information sheets used in local health districts in New South Wales Australia

Wand,

Isobel,

Kemp

2024

Int J Mental Health Nurs

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Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) is a widely used psychiatric treatment; however, it remains contentious. It is therefore important that people are provided with accurate and balanced information before consenting to ECT. The aim of this study was to audit and analyse the content and language of ECT information sheets used in local health districts (LHDs) across the state of New South Wales Australia. Descriptive content analysis and evaluative linguistic analysis were used to investigate the information sheets, with findings then considered from a mad studies perspective. Thirteen ECT information sheets were obtained and reviewed, with the audit finding they lacked accuracy and balance. Linguistic tools were used to exaggerate positive outcomes and minimise negative effects. Despite commonalities, the structure and content of the sheets varied considerably. Findings indicate a need for co‐design and co‐production approaches to developing ECT information sheets. This should occur in genuine partnership with lived experience representatives based on current evidence, using neutral language, and with attention to their intent as part of processes of informed consent and decision making.

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confidence: 99%

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confidence: 99%