Abstract
IntroductionElectroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a safe and effective treatment for certain psychiatric disorders. It has long been known that ECT can produce deficits in anterograde, retrograde memory and non-memory-related cognitive functions.AimsOur research is focused to test selected cognitive abilities of patients undergoing electroconvulsive therapy. Our main concern was focused on changes in memory, attention, psychomotor speed and intellect.MethodsChanges in cognitive abilities were assessed in 30 patients from the 1st Department of Psychiatry, University of P.J.Safarik in Kosice before and after ECT treatment session. To assess changes in cognitive abilities we have used Rey-Osterrieth Complex Figure Test (REY), Attention-Concentration Test (ACT), Trail Making Test (TMT) and Intelect Potential Test (TIP).ResultsWe have observed statistical significant improvement in visual and short-term memory test (preECT REY 10,92 ± 6,7 vs postECT REY 12,73 ± 5,06, p = 0,047), statistical non-significant improvement in psychomotor speed test (preECT TMT 68,88 ± 45,13 vs postECT TMT 65,15 ± 49,74, p = 0,062), statistical significant improvement in attention-concentration test (preECT ACT 0,74 ± 0,3 vs postECT ACT 0,85 ± 0,16, p = 0,021) and statistical non-significant improvement in intellect potential test (preECT TIP 7,45 ± 7,37 vs post ECT TIP 8,28 ± 6,45, p = 0,142).ConclusionFurther research is required to determine changes in cognitive abilities associated with ECT in homogenous patients’ population. The validity and limitations are discussed.
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