Risk factors for electroconvulsive therapy-induced fever: a retrospective case-control study.

Background: Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)-induced fever can significantly affect patient experience, treatment adherence, and the course of treatment. However, little is known about the prevalence of ECT-induced fever and its associated risk factors in patients with major mental disorders (MMD).

Methods: This retrospective, case-control study included 113 cases and 226 age-matched controls (1:2).