Research article summary (published 30 Aug 2009):

Electroconvulsive therapy: the struggles in the decision-making process and the aftermath of treatment.

Full Abstract

The perceptions of patients and their family members about electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) are crucial to understanding the meaning attached to having ECT and the impact it has on quality of life. Thus, in this qualitative study, patients and their family members described their perceptions of having electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). The experience occurred in two distinct periods in the patient's life: making the decision to have ECT and the physical and emotional aftermath of treatment. One of the most important themes in the study was a need for patients and families to be better informed about the risks of ECT.

Author information

Author/s: Smith, Marilyn (M); Vogler, Jason (J); Zarrouf, Fahd (F); Sheaves, Crystal (C); Jesse, Jane (J);

Affiliation: School of Nursing, West Virginia University, Charleston, West Virginia, USA. msmith(-atsign-)hsc.wvu.edu

Journal and publication information

Publication Type: Journal Article

Journal: Issues in mental health nursing (Issues Ment Health Nurs), published in England. (Language: eng)

Reference: 2009-Sep; vol 30 (issue 9) : pp 554-9

Dates: Created 2009/08/06; Completed 2009/10/29;

PMID: 19657869, status: MEDLINE (last retrieval date: 10/29/2009, IMS Date: )

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Adaptation, Psychological Adult Aged Aged, 80 and over Attitude to Health Cost of Illness Decision Making Depressive Disorder - psychology; therapy Electroconvulsive Therapy - adverse effects; psychology Family - psychology Female Follow-Up Studies

Health Services Needs and Demand Humans Male Memory Disorders - etiology Middle Aged Nursing Methodology Research Patient Education as Topic Qualitative Research Questionnaires Risk Factors Trust West Virginia

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