Asked by
Ilana Nzizera
on Dec 06, 2024Verified
Which patient group was the first treated with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) ?
A) Manic patients
B) Phobic patients
C) Psychotic patients
D) Hysterical patients
Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
A medical treatment most commonly used for severe major depression which involves brief electrical stimulation of the brain while the patient is under anesthesia.
Psychotic Patients
Individuals diagnosed with psychotic disorders, experiencing symptoms like hallucinations and delusions, affecting their perception of reality.
- Understand the historical development and changes in the application of ECT.
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Learning Objectives
- Understand the historical development and changes in the application of ECT.