Observational studyArquivos de neuro-psiquiatria2021
High prevalence of psychiatric comorbidities in children and adolescents at a tertiary epilepsy center.
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- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder in children with epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of prevalence and risk factors.Epilepsia open · 2024Pooled it
- Comorbidity of epilepsy and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Journal of neurology · 2023Pooled it
- Psychiatric Symptoms and Parental Stress in Children and Adolescents With Epilepsy.Frontiers in neurology · 2021Article
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Abstract
backgroundEpilepsy is highly comorbid with psychiatric disorders and a significant amount of the morbidity related to epilepsy is in fact a result of psychiatric comorbidities.
objectiveTo investigate the frequency of different psychiatric comorbidities in children with refractory epilepsy.
methodsWe present preliminary observational data from a series of patients (n=82) examined in the psychiatric branch of a tertiary epilepsy center in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Patients were classified as presenting autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, anxiety disorders, disruptive disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), intellectual development disorder, psychotic episode, dissociative/conversive disorders or others. We determined the frequency of each disorder, along with demographic data, medications prescribed, electroencephalogram findings and additional medical examinations and consultations.
resultsThe most common comorbidities in our sample were autism spectrum disorders and ADHD. Antipsychotics and selective serotonin uptake inhibitors were the most commonly prescribed psychiatric medications.
conclusionsKnowledge about the prevalence of such comorbidities may provide more targeted interventions in Psychiatry and Psychology services linked to epilepsy centers.
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