A Global Delphi-Based Expert Consensus on Relapse Prevention Strategies Following Successful Electroconvulsive Therapy for Major Depressive Disorder
Jordy J.E. Rovers·A Dols·Filip Bouckaert·Pia Nordanskog·Gábor Gazdag·Philip van Eijndhoven·Jagadisha Thirthalli·Miklós Árgyelán·Declan M. McLoughlin·Indira Tendolkar·Akihiro Takamiya·Metten Somers·Ute Kessler·Jeroen van Waarde·Randall T. Espinoza·Leigh van den Heuvel·Andre R. Brunoni·Colleen Loo·Harold Sackeim·Christopher M. Abbot·Eric van Exel·William T. Regenold
This Delphi study provides expert-based guidance on relapse prevention following successful ECT for major depressive disorder. While pharmacotherapy and continuation ECT are core strategies, personalized adjustments based on clinical risk factors remain essential. Further empirical research is needed to refine guidelines and improve long-term outcomes.