Neuropsychological Prediction and Outcome Measures in Relation to EEG Feedback Training for the Treatment of Epilepsy

Neuropsychological tests have been of value in assessing individuals with epilepsy for a variety of purposes. In addition to their use in determining the type and extent of neuropsychological impairment relative to nonepileptic controls (e.g., Dodrill, 1978), they have been used to assess and select candidates for specific interventions and to evaluate changes in functioning following those interventions. Tests have been used to assess patients prior to surgical treatment of seizures and to evaluate changes in cognitive and psychosocial functioning following surgery (Horowitz & Cohen, 1968; Lieb, Rausch, Engel, Brown, & Crandall, 1982; Meier & French, 1965, 1966; Milner, 1975; Novelty, Augustine, Mattson, Glaser, Williamson, Spencer, & Spencer, 1984; Rausch, McCreary, & Crandall, 1977; Wannamaker & Matthews, 1976). They have also been used to evaluate the effects of anticonvulsant therapy on functioning (see reviews by Dodrill, 1981; Trimble & Thompson, 1983).