Register-based comparison study observes suicidal behavior and all-cause mortality in depressed adults aged 75+ receiving electroconvulsive therapy, highlighting outcomes in oldest-old individuals.
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is effective in treating late-life depression. There is limited research on suicidal behavior and all-cause mortality in the oldest old after ECT.
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