Table 2 Patient demographic and treatment characteristics
From: Electroconvulsive therapy in Oman: a national audit of demographics and standards
Characteristic | n = 197 | (%) |
|---|---|---|
Sex | ||
 Male | 92 | 46.7% |
 Female | 105 | 53.3% |
Age groups | ||
 18–44 years old | 108 | 54.8% |
 45–59 years old | 44 | 22.3% |
 > or equal to 60 years old | 45 | 22.8% |
Type of ECT treatment | ||
 Index ECT course | 189 | 95.9% |
 Maintenance ECT course | 8 | 4.1% |
Frequency of ECT sessions | ||
 Three times per week | 155 | 78.7% |
 Two times per week | 42 | 21.3% |
Psychotherapy prior to ECT | ||
 Yes | 24 | 12.2% |
 No | 173 | 87.8% |