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[Electroconvulsive therapy: indications and improvement]
1Médico Psiquiatra, Clínica San Rafael, Tlalpan, México.
Acta Psiquiatrica Y Psicologica De America Latina
|December 1, 1995
Summary
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment, but patient outcomes and side effects vary. Understanding factors influencing ECT benefits and risks is crucial for practitioners.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
Context:
- Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is widely used but some indications lack robust clinical research.
- Patient responses and adverse effects of ECT treatments show significant variability.
Purpose:
- To review current indications for ECT.
- To identify factors influencing ECT treatment response and adverse effects.
- To discuss technical modifications in ECT procedures.
Summary:
- This review examines the clinical evidence and consensus-based indications for ECT.
- It explores patient-specific factors that predict ECT treatment outcomes.
- The paper also covers modifications to the ECT procedure to optimize safety and efficacy.
Impact:
- Provides clinicians with a comprehensive overview of ECT indications and response predictors.
- Highlights the need for evidence-based practice in ECT.
- Aims to improve patient care by informing treatment decisions and modifications.
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