A MULTIVARIATE-ANALYSIS OF THE EXPERIENCE OF 423 DEPRESSED INPATIENTSTREATED WITH ELECTROCONVULSIVE-THERAPY

Stepwise multiple logistic regression was used in an attempt to identi fy variables associated with ''recovery'' in a group of 423 depressed inpatients who received electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). Patients who had recovered were older at index admission than the nonrecovered, and had received fewer ECT sessions. They were less likely to have a seco ndary depression, to have Winokur's depression spectrum disease, to re ceive lithium, or to have a chronic course. The significance of the fi ndings is discussed.