Desideratum of Electroconvulsive Therapy for the Ministration of Distinct Psychological Infirmity: A Review

Abstract

Purpose: “Electroconvulsive therapy” (E.C.T.) is used to treat a variety of mental illnesses. E.C.T. continues to be the most stigmatized psychiatric treatment that is currently available. This is because of fear among the general public due to a lack of knowledge. The main aim of this study was to collect information about an existing topic on electro-convulsion therapy. This may be useful for patient and caregiver education on E.C.T.

Objective: The objective of this particular research paper was to offer a good and thorough explanation of the idea of electroconvulsive therapy and its applications in the treatment of various psychological disorders. Another important goal of this work was to seek to remove the social stigma and taboo associated with electroconvulsive treatment by presenting credible sources of scientific clinical data and evidence. The collection of trustworthy data addressing the use of electroconvulsive therapy as a first-line treatment, second-line treatment, and as a last resort treatment modality was another major goal of this article.

Design/Methodology/Approach: The results of this clinical study were prepared using information from several credible authoritative reports and journal articles. Secondary source of data has been used.

Findings/Result: E.C.T. is a non-drug physiological treatment that has been proven in multiple clinical tests to be a tremendously successful therapeutic modality, especially for depressive episodes but also for psychosis. This is true for both initial and maintenance therapy; in the latter, E.C.T. may be used to prevent relapses. In particular, the safety and acceptability of electroshock treatment have been enhanced through the use of modified activation techniques and improvements in modern anesthetics. Medical conditions that were originally categorical contraindications to E.C.T. have evolved over time to become comparative contraindications. Sadly, although recent research has advanced our knowledge of potential ECT modes of operation and assisted us in creating a safe, well-tolerated therapy, scientists still lack a complete grasp of these underlying mechanisms. Yet, this incredibly potent clinical option shouldn't be withheld, especially from mentally ill individuals who haven't responded to standard treatments. E.C.T. is still an option for the therapy of "treatment-resistant depression".

Originality and Value: A new initiative has been launched to enlighten laypeople about electroconvulsive treatment (ECT)/electroshock therapy. All of the clinical information was gathered from reputable, scientific sources, and it was all organized logically in this paper without the use of many medical terms so that readers from all different academic backgrounds could understand the fundamental ideas behind electroconvulsive therapy and how it can be used to treat a variety of psychological issues. To comprehend certain fundamentals of this treatment, theoretical features and the mechanism of action (MoA) of electroconvulsive therapy are also discussed.

Paper Type: Clinical analysis and healthcare