The Characteristics MMPI of Patients with Medically Refractory Epilepsy

J Korean Neurol Assoc > Volume 19(3); 2001 > Article

Journal of the Korean Neurological Association 2001;19(3): 226-231.

약물불응성 간질 환자의 다면적인성검사(M M P I )의 특성

이주화, 최종환 김지언*이상도

계명대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실,대구가톨릭대학교 의과대학 신경과학교실*

The Characteristics MMPI of Patients with Medically Refractory Epilepsy

Ju-Hwa Lee, Jong-Hwon Choi, M.D., Ji-Eun Kim*, M.D., Sang-Doe Yi, M.D.

"Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Keimyung University Department of Neurology, School of Medicine, Catholic University of Daegu*"

Abstract

"Background : It is debatable whether psychiatric problems are overrepresented in the epileptic patient population. In addition, the significance of MMPI elevations in epileptic patients is still uncertain. This study attempted to find out MMPI profile characteristics of patients with medically refractory epilepsy (MRE). Methods : MMPI was administered to 172 MRE patients and 139 normal controls. Results : In terms of the mean value of MMPI scales, the MRE patients group had normal mean values comparable to the normal control group. However, the MRE patients could be classified into three subgroups by a multivariate cluster analysis, which include a subgroup with normal profile group (41% of patients), neurotic profile group (elevated Hs-D-Hy scales; 19% of patients), and psychiatric profile group (elevated Pa-Pt- Sc & Hs-D-Hy scales; 40% of patients). Conclusions : This study shows that the majority of MRE patients have abnormal MMPI profiles and suggests that psychiatric disorders or problems might be common in MRE patients. J Korean Neurol Assoc 19(3):226~231, 2001 Key Words : Epilepsy, MMPI, Psychosis, Neurosis"