Self-control of epileptic seizures by nonpharmacological strategies

• Published in: Epilepsy & behavior Vol. 55; pp. 157 - 164
• Main Authors: Kotwas, Iliana, McGonigal, Aileen, Trebuchon, Agnès, Bastien-Toniazzo, Mireille, Nagai, Yoko, Bartolomei, Fabrice, Micoulaud-Franchi, Jean-Arthur
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States Elsevier Inc 01.02.2016; [San Diego CA]: Elsevier B.V
• Subjects: Arousal - physiology; Biofeedback; Cognitive science; Cognitive–behavioral therapy; Drug-resistant epilepsy; Epilepsy - psychology; Epilepsy - therapy; Humans; Internal-External Control; Neurology; Neuroscience; Perceived self-control; Quality of life; Quality of Life - psychology; Seizure control; Seizure prediction; Self-Control - psychology; Drug-resistant epilepsy; Seizure control; Cognitive–behavioral therapy; Seizure prediction; Perceived self-control; Biofeedback; Quality of life

Abstract Despite the unpredictability of epileptic seizures, many patients report that they can anticipate seizure occurrence. Using certain alert symptoms (i.e., auras, prodromes, precipitant factors), patients can adopt behaviors to avoid injury during and after the seizure or may implement sponta...