Frequency and economic burden of psychogenic non-epileptic seizures in patients applying for disability benefits due to epilepsy.

Mehmet Taylan Pekoz Kezban Aslan Turgay Demİr Gulfem Aktan Mehmet Balal Soner Cakmak Hacer Bozdemir

Published in: Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria (2022)

Although it is challenging to determine the qualitative and quantitative total cost in these patient groups, early diagnosis and sociopsychological support will reduce the additional financial burden on the health system and increase the quality of life of the patients.

Keyphrases

end stage renal disease
ejection fraction
newly diagnosed
chronic kidney disease
multiple sclerosis
systematic review
risk factors
mass spectrometry
patient reported outcomes
health insurance