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P02-227 - The Practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy in a General Hospital in Singapore Over a One Year Period, 2008
Published online by Cambridge University Press: 17 April 2020
Abstract
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Introduction
Although ECT is used as a modality of treatment for psychiatric patients in Singapore, there is little research documenting its use and practice.
Objectives/aims
To examine the practice of ECT in a general hospital over a one year period.
Method
All patients who had ECT were identified retrospectively from our hospital records. The demographics and diagnoses of the patients, indications for ECT, numbers of ECT received and complications from ECT were obtained, recorded and analysed.
Results
23 inpatients were identified retrospectively from our hospital records. The majority of the patient were above 51 years old and 96% had major depression. 51% were not responding to medication, 23 % were suicidal and 3% had catatonia. The average number of ECT given is 5.4. 82% of patients had definite improvement after ECT. The common reported side effects were headaches, bodyaches and minor memory problems. 2% were moderately confused after the ECT.
Conclusion
ECT is a safe, well-tolerated and effective form of treatment for major depression.
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