Treatment of nonepileptic psychogenic events in adolescent patients using the systems model for intervention.
Nonepileptic psychogenic events in children, adolescents and adults can be difficult to treat. Using a systems framework intervention method resulted in significant reduction in nonepileptic psychogenic events. This method provides for a continuous flow of interaction, feedback and modification among the health care team, family and community. Common goals and plans are defined and implemented with a mechanism for feedback and modification. Using a systems model approach in educating the caregivers resulted in immediate and long-term reduction in nonepileptic psychogenic events.
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Minnesota Epilepsy Group PA, St Paul.
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D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002653:Child Behavior Disorders / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D004830:Epilepsy, Tonic-Clonic / Q000451:nursing / Q000523:psychology; D005246:Feedback; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016294:Models, Nursing; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010348:Patient Care Team; D011602:Psychophysiologic Disorders / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology; D013598:Systems Theory