Regional and Seasonal Analysis of Electroconvulsive Therapy Utilization in Japan
This study reveals pronounced regional disparities in ECT access across Japan, underscoring the need for targeted policies to enhance equity in mental health care. Further investigation is needed to identify factors driving these disparities and to improve ECT availability, particularly in underserved areas.
Authors
- Jin Narumoto (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8262-3177)
- Takashi Nakamae (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4265-198X)
- Masamitsu Kido (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6883-1228)
Institutions
- Kyoto Prefectural University of Medicine (JP)
- Chiba Hospital (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Ect
- Published
- 2025-11-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1097/yct.0000000000001196
- Primary Topic
- Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00