Explanatory factors of quality of life in psychogenic non-epileptic seizure

ObjectivePrevious studies showed that patients with Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) have poor quality of life (QoL). This study explored the explicative factors QoL at time diagnosis and monitored changes over two years follow-up.MethodsWe evaluated 107 participants a Seizure (PNES), every 6 months for 24 months. Quality (QoL) was using QOLIE-31 SF-36 scales (respectively specific generic QoL). Positive evolution defined by increase in score overall sub-scale from baseline to last interview patient. We also collected each patient data on psychiatric dimensions (childhood abuse, history traumatic events, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, alexithymia, dissociation), clinical seizures number mental health consultations.ResultsAccording SF-36, depression (p ≤ 0.001), anxiety < alexithymia dissociation 0.004) were related diagnosis. According (mental physical), PTSD significantly associated 0.05). The or co-occurrence epilepsy did not influence QoL. linked consultations issues = 0.02).SignificancePost-traumatic (PTSD, comorbidities (depression disorders) seem alter people PNES. current suggests care improves