Introduction The practice of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) exhibits variability across various domains, both between regions, and between centers within the same region. The ECT Working Group of the Catalan Society of Psychiatry conducted a comprehensive survey in Catalonia, Spain, to assess the current status of those variables essential in the clinical practice of ECT. Materials and Methods The survey comprised 50 items, including various question types such as multiple-choice, numerical response, and open-ended questions. It was administered to the 20 public hospitals that currently provide ECT in Catalonia during the year 2022. Information was gathered on 4 main areas: Organization of the ECT Unit, Specific Technique of ECT Application, Strategies and Organization of the Therapeutic Plan, and Epidemiological Data, Training, and Healthcare Resource Management. Results Some notable findings include an application rate of 1.1 per 10,000 inhabitants, major depression diagnosis as the primary indication for ECT in 80% of the centers, and the ability to perform maintenance ECT in 100% of centers. Conclusions Following the survey and analysis, 3 main findings emerged: minimal variation in ECT application rates compared to the previous decade, increased complexity in current ECT practices with a focus on quality and patient safety, and identified areas for improvement in resource management and the necessity for a well-trained and stable multidisciplinary team.

Joaquín Gil-Badenes

Carlo Alemany

Maria Iglesias

Aida de Arriba

Quintí Foguet-Boreu

Rosa Hernández-Ribas

Maria Isabel Carrión

Oscar Alcoverro

Salvatore Aguilar Ortiz

Aurora Torrent

Adriana Bassa

Laura Ros

Dani Bergé

Anna Giménez-Palomo

Mikel Urretavizcaya

Erika Martinez-Amoros

Journal of Ect

​《ECT 杂志》涵盖了当代电休克疗法的各个方面，报道了全球主要的临床和研究进展。领先的临床医生和研究人员检查诱发癫痫发作对行为和器官系统的影响；回顾关于癫痫发作的诱发、发生和传播方式的重要研究成果；并探讨有关使用 ECT 的困难的社会学、伦理和法律问题。

The Journal of ECT covers all aspects of contemporary electroconvulsive therapy, reporting on major clinical and research advancements worldwide. Leading clinicians and researchers examine the effects of induced seizures on behavior and organ systems, review significant research findings regarding the induction, occurrence, and propagation of seizures, and explore the sociological, ethical, and legal challenges associated with the use of ECT.

《Journal of ECT》涵盖了当代电休克疗法的各个方面，报道了全球主要的临床和研究进展。领先的临床医生和研究人员研究诱发癫痫发作对行为和器官系统的影响，回顾关于癫痫发作的诱发、发生和传播方式的重要研究成果，并探讨使用 ECT 过程中面临的社会学、伦理和法律问题。

Journal of ECT

Practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Catalonia in 2022

2022年加泰罗尼亚电休克治疗的实践

Category	Quartile
医学	4
医学, 行为科学	4
医学, 精神病学	4

Practice of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Catalonia in 2022

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