The clinical relevance of dose titration in electroconvulsive therapy: A systematic review of the literature.

Electroconvulsive therapy is a highly effective treatment of several psychiatric disorders. The debate regarding which charge dosing method offers the most favorable risk-benefit ratio remains. Our objective was to review the comparative evidence regarding efficacy and tolerability of dose titration (DT) vs other charge dosing methods, such as the age-based method (ABM) and the fixed dose method.

Current Practices of Electroconvulsive Therapy in Mental Disorders: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Short and Long-Term Cognitive Effects.

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) remains one of the most effective treatments for major depressive disorder, but uncertainties persist regarding the cognitive tests to include in ECT follow-up. The current study is a systematic review and meta-analysis of the most frequent cognitive side effects after ECT. We also discuss the most common cognitive tests in ECT follow-up.