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This research aims to explore the relationship between severity levels of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) and associated trauma and psychological symptoms.

April 10, 2026

Psychological and trauma‐related differences in psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: An exploratory severity‐based comparison

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This research aims to explore the relationship between severity levels of psychogenic nonepileptic seizures (PNES) and associated trauma and psychological symptoms.
Conducted an exploratory analysis of clinical characteristics in PNES
Compared severity-linked features with trauma profiles
Examined patterns in psychological symptoms
Distinct trauma profiles were identified for different severity levels of PNES
Specific psychological symptom patterns correlated with severity
Findings support the need for individualized psychological assessments

Abstract

Severity-linked clinical characteristics in PNES were associated with distinct trauma profiles and psychological symptom patterns. These exploratory findings highlighted the relevance of individualized psychological assessment and support the need for further research to validate severity-based distinctions.

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Mehmet Murat Kırpınar

Memet Sakir Delil

Halil Ibrahim Deniz

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Epileptic Disorders

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Istanbul University-Cerrahpaşa

Adıyaman University

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Psychological and trauma‐related differences in psychogenic nonepileptic seizures: An exploratory severity‐based comparison

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