Discourse analysis and the experience of ECT.
The authors present a discourse analysis of an influential paper on the experience of electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). By focusing on how patients are construed in this article, they deconstruct the ways in which the case for ECT as 'helpful and not particularly frightening' is made. They argue that, as with all academic writing, a discourse of scientific objectivity can be used to privilege certain views and promote certain interests.
Johnstone
Lucy
L
Bristol Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, University of Bristol, UK. LC.Johnstone@bristol.ac.uk
Frith
Hannah
H
D001290:Attitude; D001930:Brain Injuries / Q000523:psychology; D004565:Electroconvulsive Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D017060:Patient Satisfaction