Clinical and demographic profile of catatonic patients who received electroconvulsive therapy in a South African setting

Clinical and demographic profile of catatonic patients who received electroconvulsive therapy in a South African setting

Background: Catatonia is a psychomotor dysregulation syndrome seen in several illnesses. Uncertainties exist regarding its prevalence and causes. While some research shows a strong association with mood disorders, other data show catatonia to be strongly associated with schizophrenia. Data from low-...

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Main Authors: Kavendren Odayar, Ingrid Eloff, Willem Esterhuysen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: AOSIS 2018-08-01
Series:South African Journal of Psychiatry
Subjects:
Public Speaking
Catatonia
Limited Treatment
Low-Middle Income Countries
Poor Access
Electroconvulsive Therapy
Public Health
Patients
Catatonia, Electroconvulsive Therapy
South Africa
Online Access:https://sajp.org.za/index.php/sajp/article/view/1100

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