Abstract
Video electroencephalographic monitoring (VEEG) is considered the “gold standard” for making the differential diagnosis between epileptic seizures (ES) and nonepileptic seizures (NES), but is a costly, time-consuming procedure and not readily available in all communities. Of the various diagnostic techniques and measures that have been used, the Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI) has shown promise as an effective psychological screening tool to aid in the differential diagnosis of ES/NES. Using VEEG results as the outcome measure, this study examined the diagnostic effectiveness of the PAI in a group of adults with treatment-refractory seizures. Results indicated that, on psychological screening, patients with NES endorse significantly greater functional consequences of their seizure-like episodes than participants with ES. A “NES Indicator” score, calculated from the PAI Somatization subscales, provided a sensitivity of 84% and specificity of 73% for the diagnosis of NES versus ES. The PAI appears to be a useful screening tool prior to hospital admission for VEEG.
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