ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY IN ELDERLY PERSONS WITH DEPRESSION: AN EXPERIENCE

Authors

  • Zeyne Alves Pires Scherer Universidade de São Paulo
  • Edson Arthur Scherer Universidade de São Paulo

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v16i2.21819

Keywords:

Electroconvulsive therapy, Elderly, Depression, Nursing.

Abstract

In this study we present aspects relevant to electroconvulsive therapy as a therapeutic resource for elderly people suffering from deep depression, based in our experience. We aim to describe the participation of the team in the procedure of electroconvulsive therapy and the resources utilized in the teaching of undergraduate and post-graduate students in the practice setting. The degree of limitation associated with geriatric depression requires rapid intervention, which is made possible by electroconvulsive therapy, an efficient and safe procedure. In our practice, we notice a change in the trainees in relation to knowledge, abilities and attitudes acquired, as when ‘myths are broken’, new knowledge is constructed. Electroconvulsive therapy is becoming recognised as a therapeutic strategy which is valid, useful and possible in Psychiatry. Therefore, we suggest the implementation of teaching programs and continuous professional development on the subject presented, as much for students as for health care professionals.

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Published

2011-06-30

How to Cite

Scherer, Z. A. P., & Scherer, E. A. (2011). ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY IN ELDERLY PERSONS WITH DEPRESSION: AN EXPERIENCE. Cogitare Enfermagem, 16(2). https://doi.org/10.5380/ce.v16i2.21819

Issue

Vol. 16 No. 2 (2011)

Section

REPORTE DE EXPERIENCIA

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