Results from studies in this population group show similar safety and efficacy data as those observed in adults. There exists a misinformation about the ECT tecnique among child psychologists and psychiatritsts. Large follow-up studies are needed.
Electroconvulsive therapy in children and adolescents: a review of the literature
 
  Key words
 
 
  
   Electroconvulsive
  
 
 
  
   Therapy
  
 
 
  
   Children
  
 
 
  
   Adolescents
  
 
 
  
   Affective
  
 
 
  
   Disorders
  
 
 
  
   Psychosis
  
 
It is well-known that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for some <dis>mental disorders</dis> in adults.
Hovewer, its use in children and adolescents is still the cause of some fears which may not be justified.
The aim of this article is to clarify and to present the state of this question by reviewing the literature about ECT in children and adolescents, with emphasis on efficacy, indications, adverse effects and limitations.
Results from studies in this population group show similar safety and efficacy data as those observed in adults.
There exists a misinformation about the ECT tecnique among child psychologists and psychiatritsts.
Large follow-up studies are needed.
It is well-known that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for some mental disorders in adults.
Hovewer, its use in children and adolescents is still the cause of some fears which may not be justified.
The aim of this article is to clarify and to present the state of this question by reviewing the literature about ECT in children and adolescents, with emphasis on efficacy, indications, adverse effects and limitations.
Results from studies in this population group show similar safety and efficacy data as those observed in adults.
There exists a misinformation about the ECT tecnique among child psychologists and psychiatritsts.
Large follow-up studies are needed.
Results from studies in this population group show similar safety and efficacy data as those observed in adults. There exists a misinformation about the ECT tecnique among child psychologists and psychiatritsts. Large follow-up studies are needed.