| Literature DB >> 26362389 |
Stoyan Popkirov1, Wenke Grönheit2, Jörg Wellmer3.
Abstract
Suggestive seizure induction is a widely used method for diagnosing psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES). Despite seven decades of multidisciplinary research, however, there is still no unified protocol, no definitive agreement on the ethical framework and no consensus on diagnostic utility. This systematic review surveys the evidence at hand and addresses clinically relevant aspects of suggestive seizure induction. In addition to its use for facilitating the diagnostic process, its mechanism of action and utility in elucidating the psychopathology of PNES will be discussed.Entities:
Keywords: Induction; PNES; Provocation; Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures; Suggestion; Suggestive seizure induction
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Year: 2015 PMID: 26362389 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2015.07.016
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Seizure ISSN: 1059-1311 Impact factor: 3.184