Research Article

Predictors of Time to Relapse/Recurrence after Electroconvulsive Therapy in Patients with Major Depressive Disorder: A Population-Based Cohort Study

Table 1

Patient characteristics.

All patients

SexMen43.5%
Women56.5%
Age, yearsMean ± SD
DiagnosesMajor depression, single episode22.3%
Major depression, recurrent77.7%
SeverityMild/moderate35.7%
Severe, nonpsychotic43.9%
Severe, psychotic20.4%
Type of careInvoluntary care13.2%
Voluntary care86.8%
Outpatient care24.6%
Inpatient care75.4%
Comorbid axis 1 diagnosisWith comorbid anxiety diagnosis29.5%
With comorbid substance dependence10.4%
Comorbid axis II diagnosisWith personality disorder7.5%
CGIVery much improved29.8%
Much improved49.6%
Minimally improved13.8%
Not improved6.8%