Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a medical treatment for psychiatric disorders in which an
electric current is passed through the brain to induce a seizure for therapeutic purposes. 1 It …

Background Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is shown to be effective in many psychiatric
illnesses, but its distorted projection by the Pakistani media and its unregulated use by many …

The practice of electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) varies both between and within countries.
We aimed to review historical and current trends in ECT practices, perceptions, and …

Objective To compare electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) practice between London in the
United Kingdom and Bengaluru in India. Methods A retrospective case note study was …

There are very few reports of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) from developing countries,
where lack of regulation and misuse has lead to negative publicity. We present our …

1. Chanpattana W, Kunigiri G, Kramer BA, et al. Survey of the practice of electroconvulsive
therapy in teaching hospitals in India. J ECT. 2005; 21: 100Y104. 2. Agarwal AK, Andrade C …

Electro Convulsive Therapy (ECT) continues to remain a controversial form of treatment and
it draws criticism from time to time. It is the only form of physical treatment which has survived …

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one of the oldest medical treatments in psychiatry. The
practice has evolved over the years, and the indications have become better defined now …

Background: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) has shown to have efficacy and safety in
treating psychiatric disorders. Studies have shown psychiatrists harboring negative attitudes …

Background: It is believed that people lack sound knowledge and appropriate attitude
towards electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). However, very little systematic research has gone …