Department of Neurology, Fayoum University, Faiyum, Egypt
Research
Disciplinary screening of electroencephalography (EEG) referrals by neurologist ameliorates healthcare use economy
Author(s): Mohammed Gomaa*
Background: Electroencephalogram (EEG) serves a vital role in
screening and diagnosing epileptic patients because it is a noninvasive
tool to reveal the aberrant cortical excitability underlying epilepsy.
To compare EEG results in adult neurophysiology units, Neurology
department, Fayoum university hospitals according to the specialty
of referring physicians. This retrospective survey included 1413
consecutive EEG referrals to exclude epilepsy. Epileptic patients
admitted for EEG repetition for follow-up concerns were eliminated.
Patients were classified into Four groups of EEG referrals. Group I
was referred directly by neurologists, group II by psychiatrists, group
III by neurosurgeons, and group IV was referred by physicians of
other specialties.
Results: Among group I, 493 EEG referrals (252 abno.. View More»
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