Adaptive functioning in pediatric epilepsy: Contributions of seizure-related variables and parental anxiety

Kerne, Valerie Van Horn; Chapieski, Lynn

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2014.11.030

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“…Kerne and Chapieski reported that age of seizure onset, duration of epilepsy, and seizure frequency were not associated with scores on the PAE. However, a greater number of AEDs and having secondary generalized seizures were associated with higher scores on the PAE . Lv et al found that scores on the SRAS were significantly higher in a group of children with poorly controlled epilepsy compared with well‐controlled epilepsy.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…Kerne and Chapieski reported that scores on the PAE were negatively associated with scores on the Communication, Daily Living Skills, and Socialization domains of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale . However, child IQ scores as measured by the Wechsler Scales of Intelligence were not significantly associated with PAE scores . Chapieski et al also reported a negative association between scores on the PAE scores on the three Vineland domains.…”

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confidence: 98%

“…Akay et al reported that mothers of children with intractable seizures had significantly higher trait anxiety than mothers whose children had achieved seizure control. Kerne and Chapieski examined the impact of parental seizures and seizures in the wider family on PAE scores. Parental seizures and seizures in the extended family were associated with increased scores on the PAE .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Kerne and Chapieski examined the impact of parental seizures and seizures in the wider family on PAE scores. Parental seizures and seizures in the extended family were associated with increased scores on the PAE . However, seizures in a sibling were not associated with parental anxiety about epilepsy, although the number of parents with two children affected by epilepsy was small …”

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confidence: 99%

“…With respect to impact on child outcomes of paternal anxiety, studies have focused on the impact of parental anxiety on adaptive behavior and child HRQoL. Kerne and Chapieski reported that scores on the PAE were negatively associated with scores on the Communication, Daily Living Skills, and Socialization domains of the Vineland Adaptive Behavior Scale . However, child IQ scores as measured by the Wechsler Scales of Intelligence were not significantly associated with PAE scores .…”

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Parental anxiety in childhood epilepsy: A systematic review

Jones¹,

Reilly

2016

Epilepsia

107

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Summary The aim was to systematically review studies that have focused on symptoms of anxiety reported by parents of children (0–18 years) with epilepsy. PubMed was used to identify relevant studies. Selected studies were reviewed with respect to prevalence of above threshold scores and comparisons with controls on standardized measures of anxiety. Studies are also reported with respect to factors associated with parental anxiety, impact on child outcomes, and comparisons with studies that have included equivalent measures of symptoms of depression. Fifteen studies that met inclusion criteria were identified. None of the studies were population based. The percentage of parents scoring above cutoffs on standardized measures of anxiety was 9–58%. In comparison with parents of healthy controls, parents of children with epilepsy had higher mean scores in two of three studies where this was measured. Possible correlates of parental anxiety in childhood epilepsy that were considered varied widely across studies. Factors such as seizure frequency and use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) have been associated with parental anxiety in some but not all studies. With respect to child outcome, increased parental anxiety has been associated with lower quality of life and lower scores on adaptive behavior domains. Symptoms of anxiety are common among parents of children with epilepsy. There is a need for more systematic, representative studies to identify the prevalence of clinically significant anxiety and track the course of symptoms. Such studies will help to identify more clearly factors associated with parental anxiety and impact of symptoms on child and parent outcomes. Intervention studies are needed to evaluate approaches that target a reduction in symptoms and the potential impact on parental and child functioning. Furthermore, there is a need to evaluate the impact of antiepileptic therapies and interventions that focus on child neurobehavioral comorbidities on parental anxiety

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confidence: 97%