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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) use is extremely limited in Ukraine, with only 8 facilities offering the treatment in 2011. This survey highlights the insufficient provision of this effective psychiatric intervention.

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  • Psychiatry
  • Neurology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Recent surveys have detailed electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) use in Central-Eastern Europe.
  • Data on ECT practices in post-Soviet Union countries remain scarce.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate and document the current state of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) practice within Ukraine.

Main Methods:

  • A comprehensive survey was conducted in 2011, contacting all identified psychiatric services across Ukraine.
  • A 22-item questionnaire was utilized to gather information on ECT utilization.

Main Results:

  • Only 8 psychiatric facilities in Ukraine reported performing ECT in 2011, with 3 refusing to provide data.
  • ECT was administered to 14.28% of inpatients in the sole private facility, compared to 0.4% in public facilities.
  • Limited use of electroencephalogram monitoring and a mix of standard and uncommon indications for ECT were observed.

Conclusions:

  • This study represents the first survey of ECT practice in Ukraine.
  • The extremely low availability of ECT services in Ukraine is insufficient for the country's needs.
  • Urgent attention from Ukrainian health authorities is required to improve access to this vital treatment modality.