An analysis of attendance and future need for therapy from an online psychoeducation course for Non-epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD)

Abstract

124 participants started an online Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD) psychoeducation intervention between July 2020 and August 2022. Drop-out and completion rates were then examined, as well as outcomes following course-completion (discharge or further psychological support). Results found that 31 per cent of participants dropped-out, 20 per cent of participants required further 1:1 therapy, 22 per cent opted for infrequent reviews and 27 per cent were discharged with no further support required. The study therefore showed positive outcomes for an online psychological intervention, in terms of engagement, low attrition rates and reducing further requirements on specialised clinician support. Clinical service implications, study limitations and future avenues for research are discussed.