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  • Neurology
  • Neuropsychology
  • Psychiatry

Background:

  • Dissociative seizures are frequently encountered in neurological practice.
  • These episodes lead to significant patient morbidity.
  • Communicating the diagnosis of dissociative seizures presents communication challenges.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a neuropsychological strategy for communicating the diagnosis of dissociative seizures.
  • To aid healthcare professionals in explaining dissociative seizures to patients and their families.

Main Methods:

  • A neuropsychological perspective was adopted.
  • A communication strategy was developed for patient and family education.

Main Results:

  • The proposed strategy aims to clarify the nature of dissociative seizures.
  • Enhanced understanding can potentially reduce patient distress and improve management.

Conclusions:

  • Effective communication is crucial for managing dissociative seizures.
  • A neuropsychological approach can facilitate better patient and family comprehension of the diagnosis.