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Are patients shocked by ECT?

J Hughes, B M Barraclough, W Reeve

    Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
    |April 1, 1981
    PubMed
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    Most patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) for severe mental illness reported significant improvement and a willingness to undergo the procedure again. The study found ECT to be less distressing than dental work for many patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Psychiatry
    • Neurology
    • Clinical Psychology

    Background:

    • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment for severe mental disorders.
    • Public perception of ECT is often negative, influenced by media portrayals.
    • Patient experiences and satisfaction with ECT require further investigation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess patient perspectives on electroconvulsive therapy (ECT).
    • To evaluate patient-reported outcomes and satisfaction following ECT.
    • To compare patient-reported distress from ECT with other common medical procedures.

    Main Methods:

    • A survey was administered to 72 consecutive patients receiving ECT for severe mental illness.
    • Patients were queried about their perceived improvement, willingness to repeat treatment, and the subjective experience of ECT.

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  • A comparative distress rating was obtained by asking patients to compare ECT to dental procedures.

    • Main Results:

    • 83% of patients reported improvement from ECT.
    • 81% of patients would opt for ECT again.
    • A majority found the ECT experience neutral or pleasant, with 54% rating it as less distressing than dental work.

    Conclusions:

    • Patient-reported outcomes suggest ECT is a beneficial and acceptable treatment for severe mental illness.
    • The findings challenge negative public perceptions of ECT, indicating it is often not perceived as cruel or frightening by patients.
    • ECT may be a preferable treatment option for some patients compared to other potentially distressing medical experiences.