scholarly journals The long‐term effect of vagus nerve stimulation on quality of life in patients with pharmacoresistant focal epilepsy: The PuLsE (Open Prospective Randomized Long‐term Effectiveness) trial

Epilepsia ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 55 (6) ◽  
pp. 893-900 ◽  
Author(s):  
Philippe Ryvlin ◽  
Frank G. Gilliam ◽  
Dang K. Nguyen ◽  
Gabriella Colicchio ◽  
Alfonso Iudice ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vagus Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Vagus Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Focal Epilepsy ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Effectiveness Trial ◽  
Long Term Effect

Long term effect of vagus nerve stimulation in pediatric intractable epilepsy: an extended follow-up

2016 ◽  
Vol 32 (4) ◽  
pp. 641-646 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ayse Serdaroglu ◽  
Ebru Arhan ◽  
Gökhan Kurt ◽  
Atilla Erdem ◽  
Tugba Hirfanoglu ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vagus Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Vagus Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Intractable Epilepsy ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Long Term Effect

Long-term effect of vagus nerve stimulation on interictal epileptiform discharges in refractory epilepsy

2009 ◽  
Vol 284 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 96-102 ◽  
Author(s):  
Haiyang Wang ◽  
Xiaoguang Chen ◽  
Zhiguo Lin ◽  
Zhengbo Shao ◽  
Bomin Sun ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vagus Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Vagus Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Refractory Epilepsy ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Epileptiform Discharges ◽  
Interictal Epileptiform Discharges ◽  
Long Term Effect

scholarly journals Effect of Long-Term Treatment with Vagus Nerve Stimulation on Mood and Quality of Life in Korean Patients with Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

2021 ◽  
Vol 17 (3) ◽  
pp. 385
Author(s):  
Jeong Sik Kim ◽  
Dong Yeop Kim ◽  
Hyun Jin Jo ◽  
Yoon Ha Hwang ◽  
Joo Yeon Song ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vagus Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Vagus Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Term Treatment ◽  
Drug Resistant ◽  
Long Term Treatment ◽  
Drug Resistant Epilepsy

Long Term Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Patients with Health Anxiety

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S111-S112
Author(s):  
K.E. Veddegjaerde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Long Term Effect

IntroductionCognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be an effective treatment of excessive health anxiety (HA), but the long-term effect over 18months has not been examined.ObjectivesSeveral studies have shown effect of CBT for HA-patients. However, these effects have been short or immediate after therapy. To our knowledge no studies have examined long-term effect of CBT for HA over 18 months.AimsTo investigate the long-term effect of CBT on HA, focusing on level of HA, quality of life, subjective health complaints and general anxiety. Follow-up time was at least 10 years. Our hypothesis was that the effect was sustained.MethodsPatients with HA received 16 sessions of CBT over a period of 12–18 months, and were followed up over at least 10 years. All patients fulfilled criteria for F45.2, hypochondriacal disorder according to ICD-10.The patients answered several questionnaires, exploring areas such as HA, Quality of life, somatization, and mental health problems. Questionnaires were answered before CBT, after CBT and at follow up. Mixed model analysis was performed in SPSS 23.0 for all questionnaires.ResultsAll scores were found to be significant in the Pre-CBT–Post-CBT and Pre-CBT–FU (0.034– < 0.001), and none were found to be significant in the Post-CBT–FU.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that for the majority of patients with HA, CBT has a significant and lasting long-term effect. This effect lasts up to ten years post therapy.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.

Non-invasive vagus nerve stimulation significantly improves quality of life in patients with persistent postural-perceptual dizziness

2018 ◽  
Vol 265 (S1) ◽  
pp. 63-69 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ozan E. Eren ◽  
Filipp Filippopulos ◽  
Kristina Sönmez ◽  
Ken Möhwald ◽  
Andreas Straube ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Vagus Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Vagus Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Non Invasive

scholarly journals Health Technology Assessment Report on Vagus Nerve Stimulation in Drug-Resistant Epilepsy

2020 ◽  
Vol 17 (17) ◽  
pp. 6150
Author(s):  
Carlo Efisio Marras ◽  
Gabriella Colicchio ◽  
Luca De Palma ◽  
Alessandro De Benedictis ◽  
Giancarlo Di Gennaro ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Health Technology Assessment ◽  
Vagus Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Technology Assessment ◽  
Vagus Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Palliative Treatment ◽  
Health Technology ◽  
Drug Resistant

Background: Vagus nerve stimulation (VNS) is a palliative treatment for medical intractable epileptic syndromes not eligible for resective surgery. Health technology assessment (HTA) represents a modern approach to the analysis of technologies used for healthcare. The purpose of this study is to assess the clinical, organizational, financial, and economic impact of VNS therapy in drug-resistant epilepsies and to establish the congruity between costs incurred and health service reimbursement. Methods: The present study used an HTA approach. It is based on an extensive detailed bibliographic search on databases (Medline, Pubmed, Embase and Cochrane, sites of scientific societies and institutional sites). The HTA study includes the following issues: (a) social impact and costs of the disease; (b) VNS eligibility and clinical results; (c) quality of life (QoL) after VNS therapy; (d) economic impact and productivity regained after VNS; and (e) costs of VNS. Results: Literature data indicate VNS as an effective treatment with a potential positive impact on social aspects and on quality of life. The diagnosis-related group (DRG) financing, both on national and regional levels, does not cover the cost of the medical device. There was an evident insufficient coverage of the DRG compared to the full cost of implanting the device. Conclusions: VNS is a palliative treatment for reducing seizure frequency and intensity. Despite its economic cost, VNS should improve patients’ quality of life and reduce care needs.

Long-term vagus nerve stimulation in children with focal epilepsy

2012 ◽  
Vol 127 (5) ◽  
pp. 316-322 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. Ryzí ◽  
M. Brázdil ◽  
Z. Novák ◽  
J. Chrastina ◽  
H. Ošlejšková ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Vagus Nerve ◽  
Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Vagus Nerve Stimulation ◽  
Focal Epilepsy
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