Baxter, S., Mayor, R., Baird, W. et al. (7 more authors) (2012) Understanding patient perceptions following a psycho-educational intervention for psychogenic non-epileptic seizures. Epilepsy & Behavior, 23 (4). 487 - 493. ISSN 1525-5050
Abstract
This study formed part of an evaluation of a brief educational intervention for patients with psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES). The sessions provide information, seizure control techniques and management planning. The qualitative component of the research reported here aimed to provide insight into the participants' perceptions following the intervention. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with twelve patients. Interviews were tape-recorded, transcribed and analyzed, using principles of thematic analysis. Six key themes were identified: getting answers; understanding the link with emotions; seeking a physiological explanation; doubting the diagnosis; the role of medication; and finding a way forward. The findings highlight considerable individual variation in response, with evidence of changed perceptions or enhanced understanding in some patients while others continued to seek answers or explanations about the cause of their seizures. There were no clear links between reported improved understanding or acceptance of the diagnosis and a perceived improvement in the condition.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2012 Elsevier. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Epilepsy & Behavior. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. |
Keywords: | Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures; Illness perceptions; Psychological treatment; Thematic analysis; Qualitative research |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > The Medical School (Sheffield) > Division of Genomic Medicine (Sheffield) > Academic Neurology Unit (Sheffield) The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Health and Related Research (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 06 Aug 2013 13:44 |
Last Modified: | 23 Jun 2023 21:34 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2011.12.002 |
Status: | Published |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.yebeh.2011.12.002 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:76170 |