Table 1.
Demographic Data (Total N = 95)
| Characteristics | N (%) or Mean ± SD |
|---|---|
| Female (%) | 60 (63.2%) |
| Age (years) | 46.1 ± 15.7 |
| < 60 years | 76 (80%) |
| ≥ 60 years | 19 (20%) |
| Body mass index | 25.1 ± 5.8 |
| Diagnosis | |
| Schizophrenia | 32 (33.7%) |
| Schizoaffective disorder | 10 (10.5%) |
| Bipolar disorder | 24 (25.3%) |
| Major depressive disorder | 25 (26.3%) |
| Other diagnosis | 4 (4.2%) |
| Duration of illness | 12.4 ± 9 (12.9) |
| History of previous ECT | 25 (26.3%) |
| Concurrent medication | |
| Benzodiazepine | 4 (4.2%) |
| Antipsychotic | 82 (86.3%) |
| Antidepressant | 22 (23.2%) |
| Anticonvulsant | 6 (6.3%) |
| Anticholinergic | 12 (12.6%) |
| Electrode placement | |
| Right unilateral | 32 (33.7%) |
| Bilateral | 63 (66.3%) |
Abbreviations: SD, standard deviation; ECT, electroconvulsive therapy.