ArticleThe South African journal of psychiatry : SAJP : the journal of the Society of Psychiatrists of South Africa2024
Knowledge and attitudes towards electroconvulsive therapy in an academic psychiatric department.
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- Knowledge, attitudes, and willingness of bipolar disorder patients toward electroconvulsive therapy: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in public health · 2025Article
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Background: Negative attitudes towards electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) among health professionals have been attributed to a lack of knowledge, despite advancements in its administration and evidence of its efficacy in certain psychiatric conditions. Aim: This study assesses knowledge and attitudes towards ECT among psychiatry and clinical psychology professionals. Setting: The University of the Witwatersrand, Department of Psychiatry, Johannesburg, South Africa. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional design was used. All psychiatry and clinical psychology professionals associated with the university were invited to participate in an anonymous online survey from 01 September 2022 to 30 June 2023. Results: The response rate was 49.6% ( Conclusion: Greater knowledge correlates with improved attitudes towards ECT. Increased training could enhance attitudes, particularly among psychology professionals. Contribution: This study offers insights into knowledge and attitudes towarss ECT in a Johannesburg psychiatry department.
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