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4027-23: ENCODE: Enhancing Cognitive Domains After ECT, a Pilot Study Validating the Utility of Adjunctive Group Therapy to Support Cognitive Health for Patients Receiving Electroconvulsive Therapy

Adjunctive group therapy focused on cognitive strengthening and coping mechanisms for patients receiving electroconvulsive therapy encourages optimal recovery and continuity of care. In addition to enhancing the patient experience, the pilot study for the ENCODE program indicates preliminary evidence of clinical utility and improvements in subjective memory complaints.

Presenters:  Teresa Henderson, BSN, RN; Paula Bolton, MS, CNP, ANC-BC; Cynthia Piltch, PhD

Disclosures:  The APNA planners and faculty have no relevant financial relationships to disclose. Off-label uses will not be discussed during this presentation.

Session Length:  45 minutes

Target Audience:  RN, APRN

Learning Outcome:
Upon completion of this presentation, the participant will be able to:

• Understand the background, development, content and research involved when implementing the ENCODE program.

Keywords:  Cognitive Retraining Validated with Research, Electroconvulsive Therapy, Support Group

Nursing Continuing Professional Development:
0.75 contact hours.  * In order to receive contact hours, you must: Listen to presentation, complete an evaluation, and earn a passing score on the post-test before the expiration date. You will have 5 tries to correctly answer the questions on the post-test and a score of 80% is required to pass. Once you have passed and completed an evaluation, the certificate will be generated online, available for you to print immediately. You cannot earn credit unless all steps are completed.

The American Psychiatric Nurses Association is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s Commission on Accreditation.

Originally Presented
APNA 37th Annual Conference
Lake Buena Vista, FL

Access to this course will end:  November 30, 2026

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