Non-epileptic seizures: management and predictive factors of outcome.
We report a prospective series of 18 patients with a diagnosis of non-epileptic seizures (NES, pseudoseizures) identified in one unit. Sixteen patients agreed to complete a therapeutic programme. At the end of treatment eight were seizure free, three had only occasional NES and five were unchanged. At 1-year follow-up the situation remained similar regarding seizures, with responders demonstrating an improvement in social functioning and a marked reduction in demands on health service resources. Admission variables significantly associated with a poor outcome were an IQ of less than 80 and a past history of violent behaviour.
David Lewis Centre, Nr Alderly Edge, Cheshire, UK.
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D000328:Adult; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001155:Art Therapy; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007046:Hysteria / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D008297:Male; D009788:Occupational Therapy; D011379:Prognosis; D011446:Prospective Studies; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D011613:Psychotherapy; D012640:Seizures / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000927:Anticonvulsants