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When to consider electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
Author(s) -
Kellner C. H.,
Obbels J.,
Sienaert P.
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
acta psychiatrica scandinavica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.849
H-Index - 146
eISSN - 1600-0447
pISSN - 0001-690X
DOI - 10.1111/acps.13134
Subject(s) - electroconvulsive therapy , catatonia , psychiatry , psychology , mood , psychotherapist , medicine , schizophrenia (object oriented programming)
Objective To familiarize the reader with the role of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in current psychiatric medicine. Method We review clinical indications for ECT, patient selection, contemporary ECT practice, maintenance treatment and ECT in major treatment guidelines. Results ECT is underutilized largely due to persisting stigma and lack of knowledge about modern ECT technique. Conclusion ECT remains a vital treatment for patients with severe mood disorders, psychotic illness and catatonia.