Remote neuropsychological assessment: Acceptability and feasibility of direct-to-home teleneuropsychology methodology during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Objective: To determine the acceptability and feasibility of telephone and video-conference calls to complete cognitive assessments during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method: In rapid response to the pandemic, evidence-based adaptations were made to routine face-to-face (FTF) practice, delivering teleneuropsychology (TNP) within a National Health Service (NHS) Scotland neuropsychology service. Caldicott guardian approval was obtained to complete a six month study (April to October 2020) from the early stages of the first United Kingdom (UK) lockdown.

Predictors of 6-month and 3-year outcomes after psychological intervention for psychogenic non epileptic seizures.

Purpose: To determine outcome and its predictors following psychological intervention in people with Psychogenic Non-Epileptic Seizures (PNES) METHODS: Prospective audit of 89 consecutive patients. PNES were recorded at baseline (initial psychology appointment), at 6 months and 3 years post the initial appointment. Six-month data was obtained by face-to-face interview, while 3-year data was obtained by contacting general practitioners and by postal survey.