What are the pros and cons including which individuals tend to have the most benefit from ECT.

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Shocking Information. Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

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Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) was first introduced in the late 1930`s and was used routinely until its gradual discontinuation during the 1960`s and 1970`s. Throughout that time, ECT was conducted without sedation, resulting in numerous complications. However, the last 15 years has seen resurgence in its use in large part because it is now administered with anesthesia and controlled electric currents in a monitored setting. Based on your research of this therapy, discuss the effectiveness of this type of treatment. What are the pros and cons including which individuals tend to have the most benefit from ECT. What is the role of the registered professional nurse in terms of patient teaching and support? What is an appropriate manner for the RN to dispel outdated notions related to this treatment?

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NameInstructor`s NameCourseDateNotes on Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)Based on a study that had been conducted on an ongoing basis at a British psychiatry hospital by Khalid and associates (141), ECT has been proven quite effective in the treatment of patients who have depressive disorders that are very resistant to common treatment. More than half the patients in the study were recorded to have achieved remission according to Khalid et al. (145).The pros and cons of ECT have long been an issue with some studi...
 

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