Electroconvulsive Therapy in the Republic of Ireland 1982: A Summary of Findings
- 1 October 1985
- journal article
- Published by Royal College of Psychiatrists in The British Journal of Psychiatry
- Vol. 147 (4) , 438-439
- https://doi.org/10.1192/bjp.147.4.438
Abstract
In 1981, Pippard & Ellam published the findings of their survey of electroconvulsive treatment (ECT) in Great Britain. This was the first such survey to use a ‘medical audit’ approach, and included field visits to ECT clinics and a three-month uncontrolled outcome study of patients. They reported that ECT was used selectively, but that equipment, administration of the treatment, and clinic premises left much to be desired.Keywords
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- Electroconvulsive Treatment in Great BritainThe British Journal of Psychiatry, 1981