Elektroconvulsietherapie bij persisterende depressie in Nederland; zeer lage toepassingsgraad ; Electroconvulsion therapy for persistent depression in the Netherlands; very low application rate

BACKGROUND: Of all depressive disorders, 20% has a persistent course. For persistent depressive patients, electroconvulsive therapy (ect) is recommended for this patient population, since it is the most potent treatment for depression. The Dutch depression guideline advises the use of ect for persistent depressive disorder at approximately 12 months after inadequate efficacy of psychotherapy and/or pharmacological treatment. AIM: To quantify the use of electroconvulsive therapy in persistent depressive patients in the Netherlands. METHOD: Quantitative research using the Dutch registration syst... Mehr ...