Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures treated with psychotherapy: Long-term outcome on seizures and healthcare utilization.

Unlabelled: Psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) are known to be associated with significant costs of healthcare services. Here, we report the impact of psychotherapy on behavior surrounding healthcare utilization and the potential economic benefits associated with long-term seizure control.

Methods: This retrospective study describes patients seen between 2010 and 2016 at the epilepsy clinic at Glostrup University Hospital in Denmark and offered a psychotherapeutic treatment program for PNES.