Memory self-ratings before and after electroconvulsive therapy: depression-versus ECT induced

The Squire Self-rating Scale of Memory Function was administered to 28 depressed inpatients before and after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), with random assignment to bilateral or unilateral electrode placement. Several memory changes differentiated between bilateral and unilateral ECT following tr...

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Published in:	Biological psychiatry (1969) Vol. 19; no. 4; p. 539
Main Authors:	Pettinati, H M, Rosenberg, J
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	United States 01-04-1984
Subjects:	Depressive Disorder - psychology Depressive Disorder - therapy Electroconvulsive Therapy - adverse effects Female Functional Laterality - physiology Humans Male Memory - physiology Middle Aged
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Summary:	The Squire Self-rating Scale of Memory Function was administered to 28 depressed inpatients before and after electroconvulsive therapy (ECT), with random assignment to bilateral or unilateral electrode placement. Several memory changes differentiated between bilateral and unilateral ECT following treatment (p less than 0.05). Memory complaints arising from ECT were distinguished from those due to depression.
ISSN:	0006-3223