Expert consensus on the standard of practice for modified electro-convulsive therapy for mental disorders
- VernacularTitle:精神障碍改良电休克治疗操作规范专家共识
- Author:
Xiu ZHANG
1
;
Guohui LAO
;
Xiong HUANG
;
Wei JIANG
;
Qingmei KONG
;
Wei LI
;
Hu DENG
;
Jijun WANG
;
Qin XIE
;
Wei DENG
;
Shaohua HU
;
Dongsheng ZHOU
;
Xin WEI
;
Zhanming SHI
;
Cuixia AN
;
Sha LIU
;
Yanghua TIAN
;
Decheng ZOU
;
Lingyun ZENG
;
Kun LI
;
Xingbing HUANG
;
Wei ZHENG
;
Yuping NING
Author Information
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords: Mental disorders; Modified electro-convulsive therapy; Standard of practice; Expert consensus
- From: Chinese Journal of Psychiatry 2025;58(7):506-525
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
- Abstract: As a physical treatment technique, modified electro-convulsive therapy (MECT) is used to treat mental and certain neurological disorders by causing seizures with short, suitable electrical currents applied to the brain while the patient is under general anesthesia and muscle relaxants. MECT is recognized for its therapeutic efficacy and clinical safety, rendering it one of the most prevalent interventions in psychiatric care. To enhance clinical outcomes and minimize adverse effects, this consensus document delineates the indications, therapeutic parameters, therapeutic procedures, potential adverse effects, and associated management strategies for MECT. These guidelines are informed by the latest clinical research and expert consensus, integrating evidence-based medicine methodologies. The objective is to furnish clinicians with precise operational guidelines and to advance the standardization of MECT practices in clinical settings.
