Electroconvulsive therapy for older adult patients with major depressive disorder: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials.

Min DongXiao-Min ZhuWei ZhengXiao-Hong LiChee H NgGabor S UngvariYu-Tao Xiang

Published in: Psychogeriatrics : the official journal of the Japanese Psychogeriatric Society (2018)

This systematic review showed that ECT appears to be an effective and safe treatment for older adult patients with major depressive disorder. Further high-quality studies with extended follow-up are warranted.

Keyphrases

major depressive disorder
systematic review
bipolar disorder
community dwelling
middle aged
physical activity
meta analyses
randomized controlled trial
combination therapy
case control