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A survey of 32 psychiatric departments in Slovakia found that 50% use sine wave devices and 93.8% prefer bitemporal or bifrontotemporal electrode placement for electroconvulsive therapy.
Cross-Sectional (n=32)
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This survey highlights the contemporary practice of ECT in Slovakia, noting a preference for bitemporal placement, frequent use of sine wave devices, and a lack of national guidelines.
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May reflect outdated ECT practices in Slovakia; leaves open impact on outcomes and need for guidelines.
The aim of the study was to review and describe contemporary practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) in Slovakia. A 30-item containing questionnaire was sent to all inpatient psychiatric institutions in Slovakia. Electroconvulsive therapy was offered in 33 of 36 psychiatric departments and ECT wards that responded. All the psychiatric services except 1 replied to the questionnaire (n=32; 97%). Sixteen departments (50%) used a sine wave device. Bitemporal or bifrontotemporal electrode placement is evidently preferred option in 93.8% of all departments. The main diagnostic indication for ECT in Slovakia is depression. Both national guidelines and continuing education are missing.
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Jozef Dragašek (2012) conducted a cross-sectional in Psychiatric conditions requiring ECT (n=32). Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) practice was evaluated on Contemporary practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). A survey of 32 psychiatric departments in Slovakia found that 50% use sine wave devices and 93.8% prefer bitemporal or bifrontotemporal electrode placement for electroconvulsive therapy.
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