A Comparative Study on the Effectiveness of Electroconvulsive Therapy and Ketamine in Persons Suffering from Treatment-resistant Depressive Disorder
Indian Journal of Psychiatric Nursing July 1, 2024 V. Ramasubramanian, S. Mathumathi, G. Thirumalaisamy et al.
ABSTRACT Depression is a common illness that affects about 3.8% of the population worldwide. Patients with major depression respond to antidepressant treatment, but 10%–20% of them do not improve or show a partial response. It is coupled with functional impairment, poor quality of life, suicide ideation and attempts, self-injurious behavior, and a high relapse rate. Treatment-resistant...