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  • Quality of life and function after electroconvulsive therapy
  • W. Vaughn McCall, Aaron Dunn, Peter B. Rosenquist
  • Journal: The British Journal of Psychiatry / Volume 185 / Issue 5 / November 2004
  • Published online by Cambridge University Press: 02 January 2018, pp. 405-409
  • Print publication: November 2004
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    Background

    The National Institute for Clinical Excellence in the UK has recommended limiting the use of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), partly because of the inadequacy of research into the effects of ECT on quality of life and function.

    Aims

    To examine the effects of ECT on function and quality of life, particularly as they relate to changes in mood and cognition in the month following this therapy.

    Method

    We measured changes in quality of life, function, mood and cognition in a prospective sample of 77 depressed patients given ECT.

    Results

    All quality of life and function outcomes were improved at the 2-week and 4-week marks after ECT. Improvement in quality of life was related to mood, whereas improvement in instrumental activities of daily living function was related to improvement in global cognition.

    Conclusions

    Electroconvulsive therapy is associated with early improvement in function and quality of life. A restrictive attitude towards this therapy is not warranted on the basis of its effects on quality of life and function.