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Mental health professionals' attitudes towards and knowledge of electroconvulsive therapy
- Authors:
- LUTCHMAN Russell D., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Journal of Mental Health, 10(2), April 2001, pp.141-150.
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Place of publication:
- London
Argues that the efficacy and safety of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) have been established, yet widespread negative public attitudes towards the procedure remain. Studies the attitudes towards and knowledge of ECT among mental health staff of different disciplines. A questionnaire revealed significant differences in attitudes to and knowledge of the therapy between four mental health disciplines, with psychiatrists being most favourably disposed and most knowledgeable, followed by nurses, social workers and psychologists. Concludes that discipline is an accurate predictor of attitudes towards ECT. There is a need for awareness of differences of opinion towards the treatment in multidisciplinary teams, as well as for better education about ECT for all members of the clinical team.