IDENTIFYING DEVELOPMENTAL PATHWAYS OF NEAD USING MSFA
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Using Multiple Sequential Functional Analysis (MSFA) to identify potential developmental pathways of Non-Epileptic Attack Disorder (NEAD)
IRAS ID
155459
Contact name
Jenna L Brough
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Lincoln
Duration of Study in the UK
1 years, 1 months, 29 days
Research summary
This project is a series of case studies exploring the development of NEAD in between three and six adults. The project focuses on developing an individual psychological explanation of non-epileptic attacks for each participant using Multiple Sequential Functional Analysis (MSFA). MSFA is a form of functional analysis based on behavioural principles and will be used to identify functional relationships between risk factors possibly including those identified in previous literature. The psychological explanations are developed through gathering data from multiple sources: comprehensive interviews with participants, an additional interview with a relative or professional, and a comprehensive review of relevant medical/social care files. The individual cases will be compared to identify any similarities or distinct features which may contribute to theory development and direct future research. The overall purpose of this project is to develop an understanding of the functional development of NEAD in these cases.
REC name
Wales REC 4
REC reference
14/WA/1214
Date of REC Opinion
5 Dec 2014
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion