How do individuals understand of a diagnosis of NEAD?
Research type
Research Study
Full title
How do individuals understand a diagnosis of non-epileptic attack disorder?
IRAS ID
174747
Contact name
Nicola Tikare
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
Lancaster University
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 7 months, 19 days
Research summary
The study will investigate the experience of having a diagnosis of non-epileptic
attack disorder (NEAD). In particular it will focus on those who are struggling to make sense of this often confusing diagnosis. NEAD is a condition which is often only diagnosed following a lengthy illness history and which often is misdiagnosed in the first instance. It can be difficult for individuals to accept a psychological explanation for what feels a very physical condition, and this has implications in terms of engagement in psychological treatment. It would be useful to find out more about the experience of coming to terms with this diagnosis, particularly for those who are struggling with this process. Learning more about individuals' experiences may help inform therapeutic approaches, particularly for those who find the condition difficult to understand or accept.REC name
East of Scotland Research Ethics Service REC 2
REC reference
15/ES/0136
Date of REC Opinion
22 Sep 2015
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion