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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) patient feedback in Northern Ireland was favorable, with most patients reporting benefits. The study compared patient opinions with Electroconvulsive Therapy Accreditation Service (ECTAS) best practice standards.

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  • Mental Health Services
  • Patient Outcomes

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  • The Regulation and Quality Improvement Authority (RQIA) in Northern Ireland monitors electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) administration.
  • RQIA aimed to incorporate patient feedback into its inspection methodology.
  • This report summarizes patient opinions on ECT over one year.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To summarize ECT patient opinions in Northern Ireland over a 1-year period.
  • To compare patient feedback with Electroconvulsive Therapy Accreditation Service (ECTAS) best practice standards.

Main Methods:

  • The ECTAS patient questionnaire was utilized by RQIA.
  • Questionnaires were distributed to all ECT clinics in Northern Ireland.
  • ECT clinic staff provided questionnaires to patients who had undergone ECT.

Main Results:

  • 42 individuals returned questionnaires, with a 26% response rate.
  • Over 80% of respondents affirmed ECTAS standards for information provision (4.2 and 4.3).
  • Eighty percent of respondents believed they benefited from ECT.

Conclusions:

  • Patient feedback on ECT in Northern Ireland was predominantly favorable.
  • The majority of patients reported experiencing benefits from ECT treatment.