Why the study?
Deficiencies and inconsistencies in ECT service delivery and stimulus adjustment practices were identified in a large psychiatric service.
Does an education programme improve the quality of stimulus adjustment during ECT in a psychiatric service?
Observational (n=156)
Yes
Does an education programme improve the quality of stimulus adjustment during ECT in a psychiatric service?
An education programme successfully improved adherence to guidelines for stimulus adjustment during ECT.
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ECT audits expose stimulus adjustment gaps; leaves open whether education sustains guideline adherence in routine practice.
Recent studies have highlighted deficiencies in ECT service delivery. This audit was set up to monitor and improve the ECT administered in a large psychiatric service. In the first phase of the audit Information was collected regarding stimulus adjustment in response to brief seizures. This highlighted inconsistencies In clinical practice and an education programme was instigated to correct these deficiencies and to bring practice into line with the Royal College of Psychiatrists guidelines. A repeat audit was performed and a marked improvement in the quality of stimulus adjustment was shown.
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Robertson et al. (1995) conducted an observational in Depression requiring electroconvulsive therapy (n=156). Education programme and protocol for ECT stimulus alteration vs. Pre-intervention practice was evaluated on Adequate charge setting (correct stimulus alteration or no requirement for alteration) (33% absolute increase, 95% CI 18%-48%, p=<0.0001).
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