Overview of Electroconvulsive Therapy Research in India
Author Information
Author(s): Gangadhar Bangalore N. Phutane, Vivek H. Thirthalli
Primary Institution: National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)
Hypothesis
What is the status and contribution of Indian researchers in the field of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) over the past five decades?
Conclusion
Research on electroconvulsive therapy in India has increased significantly, focusing on its efficacy and procedural refinements despite a global decline in its use.
Supporting Evidence
- Over 250 papers on ECT have been published by Indian authors in the last five decades.
- Nearly 90 publications on ECT have appeared in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry alone.
- Research has focused on the efficacy of ECT in various disorders and procedural refinements.
Takeaway
This study looks at how much research has been done on electroconvulsive therapy in India over the years, showing that more and more papers are being published about it.
Methodology
The study involved a review of ECT research articles published in the Indian Journal of Psychiatry over the last five decades.
Limitations
The study excluded reviews, editorials, and letters, focusing only on original research articles.
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