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Electroconvulsive therapy in individuals with dementia/major NCD presenting with behavioral symptoms: a systematic review.

Anil K BachuVijaya Padma KotapatiTejasvi KainthRikinkumar PatelNagy A YoussefRajesh R Tampi
Published in: International psychogeriatrics (2023)
Current evidence from a systematic review of 46 studies indicates that ECT benefits specific individuals with dementia/major NCD and behavioral symptoms, but sometimes adverse events may limit its use in these vulnerable individuals.
Keyphrases
  • mild cognitive impairment
  • cognitive impairment
  • sleep quality
  • case report