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Showing 1 to 20 of 156 for “"ECT"”.
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The scope of ECT practice in South Africa
Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) involves the administration of an electrical current to the brain in order to produce a tonic-clonic seizure which is deemed therapeutic. It is an effective and safe procedure for the treatment of severe mental illnesses such as major depression, mania and …
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Ethical decision making : advance directives and electroconvulsive therapy (ECT)
… experience and understanding of advance directives in physical health care. Four themes emerged: ‘hope and fears for the family’; ‘the trust between the participant and the doctor’; ‘the communication of advance directives by health care staff’ and ‘hope and fears for the individual’s …
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The e ect of mobile BI on organisational managerial decision-making
… transformed into knowledge in order to take effective action. Mobility in business is increasingly exercising influence on core business processes of organisations. The shift to wireless technologies coupled with the rapid growth of mobile devices in business has led to a new era in business …
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Synthesis and characterization of transparent conducting oxides for Stark e ect applications in single molecule spectroscopy
… for Stark application in single molecule spectroscopy (SMS) stemmed from our interest in the dark states of light harvesting complex II (LHCII) of plants. Investigation of this mechanism requires a Stark cell. The high optical quality required by the SMS procedure demands a very speci c …
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An exploration of the process of informed consent for electroconvulsive therapy (ECT): the nurses' and doctors' role.
… of informed consent in patients receiving ECT. The study used quantitative and qualitative methods including a questionnaire survey of ECT nurses in Scotland. The sample consisted of ECT consultants and ECT nurses at 24 ECT sites in Scotland and a user representative who also has knowledge …
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Relationship between the ECT-strength of corrugated board and the compression strength of liner and fluting medium papers
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The use of Electroconvulsive Therapy in the treatment of psychiatric conditions at Valkenberg Psychiatric Hospital in Cape Town. A retrospective audit
… A small proportion of patients may require ECT. In South Africa the use of ECT is sparse with great heterogeneity regarding indications and practice. More research within the South African context would aid policy planners and managerial stakeholders to set protocols and standards for …
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Neural Mechanisms and Cognitive Outcomes Of Electroconvulsive Therapy: A Transdiagnostic Approach
Introduction. Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is an effective treatment for severe mental health disorders (e.g., depression, psychosis). However, cognitive side effects and neural mechanisms underlying its therapeutic effect are not well understood. This study aims to probe the mechanisms of ECT …
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The Effects of Errorless Compliance Training Interventions on Compliance Behavior on Students in the Home and Generalization in the School Setting
<p>Errorless Compliance Training (ECT) is a procedure used to lessen disruptive behavior using a gradual and noncorecive approach. In this study, parents of three school-aged children who demonstrated high levels of disruptive behavior in the home and the classroom were trained on the ECT …
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The admissibility of data messages in the ordinary course of business.
One of the objects of the Electronic Communications and Transactions Act, Act 25 of 2002 (the ECT Act), is to enable and facilitate electronic communications and transactions for purposes of promoting legal certainty. It is submitted that Section 15 (4) of the ECT Act has in contrast, created more …
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Design and fabrication of Emitter Controlled Thyristor
The Emitter Controlled Thyristor (ECT) is a new MOS-Gated Thyristor (MGT) that combines the ease of a MOS gate control with the superior current carrying capability of a thyristor structure for high-power applications. An ECT is composed of an emitter switch in series with the thyristor, an …
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Design and Fabrication of the Emitter Controlled Thyristor
The Emitter Controlled Thyristor (ECT) is a new MOS-Gated Thyristor (MGT) that combines the ease of a MOS gate control with the superior current carrying capability of a thyristor structure for high-power applications. An ECT is composed of an emitter switch in series with the thyristor, an …
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Characterisation of the effect of electroporation and electrochemotherapy on cancer cells and immune cells in the tumour microenvironment
… with the lung cancer incidence rate expected to rise further. Despite recently developed novel therapy options, 5-year survival rates for lung cancer patients remains below 20% generally and below 5% for late-stage diagnosis, thus additional therapy options are still needed. …
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Electroconvulsive therapy: Nurses' knowledge and attitudes
… examined psychiatric nurses' knowledge of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) and their attitudes toward ECT. Festinger's (1957) theory of cognitive dissonance provided the study framework. The hypothesis stated that there is a positive correlation between psychiatric nurses' knowledge of ECT and …
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Supporting early career teacher mentors in primary and secondary education: developing a context specific coaching training programme
… development programme for Early Career Teachers (ECTs). In this practitioner research project, I identify and explore major issues of concern to key stakeholders, in relation to the inconsistency and variability in ECT mentor support for Early Career Teachers (ECTs). This resulted in the …
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Political Institutions and Carbon Taxation
In this paper I explore the effects of political institutions—historical tax structure, political party power, neocorporatism, and federalism—on the implementation of explicit carbon tax (ECT) policies. This represents one of the first quantitative studies of ECT adoptions. The event history …
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Investigating markers of accelerated aging in patients with Treatment Resistant Depression
Mood disorders affect 5.4% of the general population, exert a substantial socioeconomic burden and significantly impact the patients’ quality of life. Mood disorders are associated with a reduced life expectancy compared to the general population (up to 20 years), and this is largely accounted for …
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Computational Model of Electroconvulsive Therapy Considering Electric Field Dependent Skin Conductivity
<p>Improvements in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) outcomes have followed refinement in device electrical output and electrode montage. The physical properties of the ECT stimulus, together with those of the patient’s head, determine the impedances measured by the device and govern current delivery …
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The Effects of Electrochemical Therapy on Colon-25 Tumors in Balb-C Mice
… tumors, with continuous and interrupted electrochemical therapy (ECT). ECT involves the placement of two electrodes, an anode near the center of the tumor and a cathode into the tumor periphery. A constant voltage is applied across the electrodes for a given period of time. The data showed …
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Relatives' experiences of 'last resort' interventions for people with mental health difficulties
… of a relative and their treatment with electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Section one presents a meta-synthesis of 14 qualitative studies considering how families experience the psychiatric hospitalisation of a relative. The synthesis yielded six key concepts. Four concepts described the …
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