Effect of a Video-Assisted Teaching Program About ECT on Knowledge and Attitude of Caregivers of Patients with Major Mental Illness

Background: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a widely used treatment modality for mental disorders such as major depression, bipolar affective disorder (BPAD) and catatonia. However, it is considered as one of the most controversial and misunderstood procedures, especially among caregivers. Method...

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Main Authors: Padmavathi Nagarajan, Gomathi Balachandar, Vikas Menon, Balachandar Saravanan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-01-01
Series:Indian Journal of Psychological Medicine
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/0253717620938038