Reposted by Lisa Morrison
First paper from our international ECT survey just out.
On all 5 efficacy measures most recipients, and most relatives, reported it either made no difference or made things worse. Some were helped though.
Thanks to all 1,144 who completed the survey.
dx.doi.org/10.1111/inm....
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A Survey of 1144 ECT Recipients, Family Members and Friends: Does ECT Work?
The last placebo-controlled ECT trial for depression occurred in 1985. While awaiting trials that meet today's standards of evidence-based medicine, this paper presents the responses, to an online su...
