Nursing care to patient on electroconvulsive therapy

Authors

  • Maguida Costa Stefanelli Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem
  • Evalda Cançado Arantes Universidade de São Paulo; Escola de Enfermagem

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/0080-6234198301700200145

Abstract

Eletric convulsive shock therapy has become a controversial topic in psychiatric services. Patients continue to have electroconvulsive therapy. The team nursing has seen the treatment as just another task. In this paper the authors present how the nurse can help the patient who is submitted to electroconvulsive therapy.

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Published

1983-08-01

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Original Articles

How to Cite

Stefanelli, M. C., & Arantes, E. C. (1983). Nursing care to patient on electroconvulsive therapy. Revista Da Escola De Enfermagem Da USP, 17(2), 145-152. https://doi.org/10.1590/0080-6234198301700200145