Efficacy and safety of modified electroconvulsive therapy for the refractory depression in older patients

ConclusionECT is an effective, well ‐tolerated, and safe method for the treatment of older patients with refractory depression. ECT can be recommended for the treatment of these patients after conducting effective risk control of comorbid somatic diseases.

Source: Asia-Pacific Psychiatry - August 10, 2020 Category: Psychiatry Authors: Xue Jiang, Qin Xie, Lian ‐Zhong Liu, Bao‐Liang Zhong, Liang Si, Fang Fan Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLE Source Type: research