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Study Protocol

Managing Functional Neurological Disorders: Protocol of a Cohort Study on Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures Study

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Pages 3557-3568 | Published online: 27 Dec 2019

Figures & data

Figure 1 Path analysis of direct and indirect risk facts that may lead to PNES.

Figure 1 Path analysis of direct and indirect risk facts that may lead to PNES.

Figure 2 Models of Coordinating Neuro-Psych Care. (A) Center of Excellence Model hires a mental health provider within the epilepsy program; (B) mental health integration into primary care, this is the most popular model; (C) mental health is sometimes formally integrated in neurology at a departmental level; (D) tele-mental health models allow for mental health professionals to provide services remotely; (E) Mental health providers may develop informal relationship and develop a professional interest in epilepsy care; (F) many neurologists refer to out of network mental health providers.

Abbreviations: N, Neurologist; M, Mental Health-Care Provider; P, Primary Care Provider.
Figure 2 Models of Coordinating Neuro-Psych Care. (A) Center of Excellence Model hires a mental health provider within the epilepsy program; (B) mental health integration into primary care, this is the most popular model; (C) mental health is sometimes formally integrated in neurology at a departmental level; (D) tele-mental health models allow for mental health professionals to provide services remotely; (E) Mental health providers may develop informal relationship and develop a professional interest in epilepsy care; (F) many neurologists refer to out of network mental health providers.

Table 1 Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for the Selection of PNES Patients

Figure 3 Selection of participants from the national VA database.

Figure 3 Selection of participants from the national VA database.

Table 2 Description of Data Sources

Table 3 Further Details on the Data from the VA’s Corporate Data Warehouse Files