Cost-effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy compared to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant severe depression: a decision model.

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Title:	Cost-effectiveness of electroconvulsive therapy compared to repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for treatment-resistant severe depression: a decision model.
Authors:	Vallejo-Torres, L Castilla, I González, N Hunter, R Serrano-Pérez, P Perestelo-Pérez, Lilisbeth View more
Keywords:	repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation
Mesh:	Combined Modality Therapy Decision Support Techniques Depressive Disorder, Treatment-Resistant Electroconvulsive Therapy Humans National Health Programs Quality-Adjusted Life Years Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic Spain Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Comparative Effectiveness Research Cost-Benefit Analysis View more
Issue Date:	May-2015
Citation:	Psychol Med.2015 May;(45)7:1459-70
Abstract:	Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is widely applied to treat severe depression resistant to standard treatment. Results from previous studies comparing the cost-effectiveness of this technique with treatment alternatives such as repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) are conflicting.
PMID:	25354790
URI:	https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12530/23532
Rights:	openAccess
Appears in Collections:	Fundaciones e Institutos de Investigación > IIS H. U. La Princesa > Artículos

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