Örebro University Nov 25 2025 Electroconvulsive therapy is a safe and effective treatment for elderly patients suffering from depression. This treatment often produces better results than in younger patients and could reduce the need for hospital care, according to new research from örebro University. Tor Arnison, a licensed psychologist and researcher in clinical epidemiology at örebro University, has conducted a registry study of more than 500 people aged 85 or older who have received