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Electroconvulsive therapy practice in Western Australia.

Serene P C Teh1, A J G Xiao, Edward Helmes

  • 1Department of Justice, Western Australia.

The Journal of ECT
|August 30, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) use in Western Australia primarily involved adult women with affective disorders. Despite rising numbers, ECT remained a stable proportion of the psychiatric population, highlighting the need for better data collection.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychiatry
  • Mental Health Services Research

Background:

  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains widely used, yet empirical data on its recipients and administration frequency are scarce.
  • Understanding ECT practice patterns is crucial for effective mental health service delivery.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the numbers and characteristics of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) recipients in Western Australia (WA) from 1997 to 2001.
  • To provide an Australian perspective on ECT use, focusing on pediatric and geriatric populations.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized data from the Mental Health Information System of Western Australia (WA).
  • Reviewed records from State psychiatric hospitals for ECT usage between 1997 and 2001.

Main Results:

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  • The majority of ECT recipients in WA were adult women diagnosed with affective disorders.
  • While the annual number of ECT recipients increased, its proportion within the overall psychiatric population remained constant.
  • ECT usage rates in WA were lower than in Victoria and New South Wales, particularly for older adults.

    • Conclusions:

    • Affective disorders are the most common indication for ECT, consistent with previous findings.
    • A lower rate of ECT use was observed in WA compared to other Australian states.
    • Establishing a comprehensive State ECT register is recommended for improved monitoring and data accuracy.