An international survey of the relatives and friends of electroconvulsive therapy recipients

Key Points

• This research aims to compare the responses of relatives and friends of ECT recipients to the recipients' own responses.
• Conducted an international survey
• Collected responses from relatives and friends of ECT recipients
• Compared the responses with those of ECT recipients
• Responses from relatives and friends are largely similar to those of ECT recipients
• Supports the validity of the ECT recipients' responses
• Highlights the need for better information regarding the benefits and harms of ECT