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Nonepileptic Seizures: Reframing the Diagnosis

Year: 2005

Type: article

Abstract: PROBLEM: Protocols for disclosing the diagnosis of psychological pseudoseizures have been developed. However, outcomes have not been carefully studied. METHOD: Using a retrospective design, the investigators evaluated the outcomes by interviewing patients 2 years after diagnosis who received the diagnosis using a specific protocol. FINDINGS: There was a reduction in symptoms demonstrated by reports of lessened intensity of events or actual reduction in the number of events in 86% of those interviewed. CONCLUSION: This protocol proved helpful in the acceptance of the diagnosis and improved adherence to the treatment recommendations after disclosure of the diagnosis.

Source: Perspectives In Psychiatric Care

DOI: 10.1111/j.1744-6163.2005.00023.x

Authors: Noreen C. Thompson, Ivan Osorio, Edward E. Hunter

Institution: University of Kansas Medical Center

Language: English

Topic: Psychosomatic Disorders and Their Treatments

Subfield: Psychiatry and Mental health

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

Funder: University of Pennsylvania