Neurologists ’ experiences of participating in the CODES study—A multicentre randomised controlled trial comparing cognitive behavioural therapy vs standardised medical care for dissociative seizures

Dissociative seizures —also referred to as psychogenic non-epileptic seizures— account for about 20% of referrals to seizure clinics [1]. Traditionally, neurologists have viewed their role as limited to the diagnosis of dissociative seizures rather than the treatment of this disorder [2]. While there is currently no clear evidence base, expert opinion has favoured psychotherapeutic treatments [3], although most patients perceive their dissociative seizures as a problem which is largely “physical” [4].

Source: Seizure: European Journal of Epilepsy - May 20, 2019 Category: Neurology Authors: Gregg H. Rawlings, Iain Perdue, Laura H. Goldstein, Alan J. Carson, Jon Stone, Markus Reuber Source Type: research