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Knowledge and Attitudes of Patients and Their Relatives Toward Electroconvulsive Therapy in C hina
Author(s) -
Li Yang,
An FengRong,
Zhu Hui,
Chiu Helen F. K.,
Ungvari Gabor S.,
H. Ng Chee,
Lai Kelly Y. C.,
Xiang YuTao
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
perspectives in psychiatric care
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.538
H-Index - 35
eISSN - 1744-6163
pISSN - 0031-5990
DOI - 10.1111/ppc.12124
Subject(s) - electroconvulsive therapy , adverse effect , medicine , psychiatry , mental health , china , psychology , clinical psychology , schizophrenia (object oriented programming) , political science , law
Purpose To examine the knowledge and attitudes of patients and their relatives as well as patients' subjective experience with electroconvulsive therapy ( ECT ) in C hina. Design and Methods Up to 420 responders including patients receiving ECT ( n = 210) and their relatives ( n = 210) were assessed with self‐reported questionnaires. Findings Patients and their relatives did not receive adequate information before ECT , particularly about the mode of its delivery, risks, and adverse effects. The most common adverse effect of ECT reported by patients was memory impairment. Both patients and their relatives had positive attitudes toward ECT and appeared satisfied with its therapeutic effects. Practice Implications Mental health professionals need to address the inadequate information on ECT provided to patients and their relatives prior to the treatment.