Anaesthetists' views of electroconvulsive therapy clinics

Electroconvulsive Therapy

[Electroconvulsive therapy in Poland in 2005--a nationwide questionnaire study performed in Polish psychiatric clinics].

The aim of this study was to determine the characteristics of ECT practice in Polish Psychiatric Clinics in 2005. A questionnaire was sent to all Polish psychiatric hospitals that performed electroconvulsive therapy in 2005. Altogether 450 patients (0.22% of the general number of psychiatric inpatients in 2005 and 0.72% of the inpatients of hospitals where electroconvulsive therapy was performe...

Effects of clonidine on the hemodynamic changes of electroconvulsive therapy

Introduction: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for many psychological disorders, mainly major depression and schizophrenia which is often associated with some complications such as hypertension, tachycardia arrhythmia and even myocardial infarction. Various methods have been used for prevention or control of these cardiovascular side effects. The aim of this study was ...

Capturing patients’ views on communication with anaesthetists: the CARE Measure

Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to determine the relevance and reliability of the ten-item Consultation and Relational Empathy (CARE) Measure as a tool for measuring patients’ views of anaesthetists during preoperative assessment consultations. Design/methodology/approach – Self-completed patient questionnaire containing the ten-item CARE Measure. Consecutive adult patients were asked to...

Patients’ views on the quality of care when receiving electroconvulsive therapy

RESULTS The nine key standards set by ECTAS relating to quality of patient care were rated as having been met by 65% or more respondents. Most patients found staff friendly and reassuring and often commented on how this had helped reduce their anxiety prior to ECT. Patients were less positive about standards relating to being introduced to staff prior to ECT, and the quality of the waiting and ...