Depression, memory and electroconvulsive therapy
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Current neuroscience suggests that although short-term memory
difficulties frequently occur immediately after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT),
longer-term problems are less common. However, gaps in our knowledge remain regarding longer-term cognitive problems after ECT, including memory function.
Some of these relate to the complexities surrounding cognitive testing and
interpretation of test results. An important question in clinical decision-making is why, despite current evidence suggesting long-term memory problems are less frequent, some patients still report subjective memory difficulties. To further advance clinical practice and the neuroscience surrounding post-ECT cognitive function, assessment of cognitive function, possibly including neuropsychological testing, should potentially become more routine as part of clinical practice.
difficulties frequently occur immediately after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT),
longer-term problems are less common. However, gaps in our knowledge remain regarding longer-term cognitive problems after ECT, including memory function.
Some of these relate to the complexities surrounding cognitive testing and
interpretation of test results. An important question in clinical decision-making is why, despite current evidence suggesting long-term memory problems are less frequent, some patients still report subjective memory difficulties. To further advance clinical practice and the neuroscience surrounding post-ECT cognitive function, assessment of cognitive function, possibly including neuropsychological testing, should potentially become more routine as part of clinical practice.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 51-53 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | BJPsych Bulletin |
Volume | 43 |
Issue number | 2 |
Early online date | 30 Aug 2018 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2019 |
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