Illness representations of people with later-onset functional seizures

CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study to assess the illness representations of people with later-onset functional seizures. Many themes were similar to those identified in samples including people with earlier-onset functional seizures. Health-related trauma or events were the most strongly endorsed perceived causal factor, but with the exception of 'consequences', all representations were characterised by uncertainty. Clinicians should hold in mind the interaction between life stage and the consequences of later-onset functional seizures.PMID:38382188 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109666

Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 21, 2024 Category: Neurology Authors: I A Williams P G Morris K Forristal J Stone D C Gillespie Source Type: research