Quality of life and related factors in adult patients with epilepsy in China

Zhao, Yongqing; Wu, Huili; Li, Jianguo; Yueqing, Dong; Liang, Jin; Zhu, Jie; Chen, Bao-you; Li, Jinhong

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2011.07.025

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“…40 Economic status was recognised as an important predictor of QOL in epileptic patients. 41 Having enough money is important to QOL not only to meet people's basic needs, but also to allow participation in society and in holidays and hobbies, and to allow people to enjoy luxuries and be prepared for unexpected expenses and emergencies.…”

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confidence: 99%

Quality of Life and its Determinants in People with Epilepsy in Basrah , Iraq = نوعية الحياة و محدداتها عند المصابين بالصرع في البصرة ، العراق

Shakir¹,

Al-Asadi²

2012

SQUMJ

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abstract:Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the quality of life (QOL) in people with epilepsy and to evaluate various factors affecting their QOL. Methods: A total of 116 patients with epilepsy and a control group of 116 apparently healthy persons were included in this case-control study which was conducted at the neurology outpatient clinic of Basrah General Hospital, Iraq. An interview was performed with the use of a special questionnaire, which included data pertaining to socio-demographic characteristics, and clinical characteristics (for patients with epilepsy only). The QOL was assessed with the use of a Short Form (SF-36) health survey. Results: Epileptic patients showed lower overall QOL scores as compared to controls. In the univariate analysis, patients who were older, from rural areas, and with low education and income levels had low er overall QOL scores. Frequent seizures as well as increased duration of epilepsy were also significant factors associated with reduction in QOL scores. In the multivariate regression analysis, age, educational level, income and frequency of seizures were significant determinants of QOL. Conclusion: Certain socio-demographic factors as well as clinical factors were crucial in determining QOL in epilepsy patients. Recognition of these factors will lead health professionals to develop different strategies to improve the QOL of those patients. Keywords

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Quality of Life and its Determinants in People with Epilepsy in Basrah , Iraq = نوعية الحياة و محدداتها عند المصابين بالصرع في البصرة ، العراق

Shakir¹,

Al-Asadi²

2012

SQUMJ

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“…Wittenberg et al [2] 2013 Systematic review of literature that provided an estimate of and summarized approaches for the spillover disutility of illness on family members, relatives, and caregiver with PWEs. Zhao et al [18] 2011 Study found that higher educational level and economic status are protective factors in the QoL of adult patients in China.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Despite these challenges, and across cultures, it has been shown that married patients with epilepsy exhibited a higher quality of life compared with unmarried ones [14,18]. Effective social support from marriage results in better life satisfaction and a positive adjustment to the condition for PWEs.…”

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confidence: 99%

In focus: The everyday lives of families of adult individuals with epilepsy

Saada

Wang

Bautista

2015

Epilepsy & Behavior

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Epilepsy is a multifaceted chronic neurological disorder with diverse effects on a patient's psychosocial well-being. The impact on quality of life has been well documented, and many studies have addressed the detrimental influences epilepsy has on an individual. However, the emotional impact and the influence of the condition on family members have not been well studied. Furthermore, the majority of the studies on this topic have been confined to childhood epilepsy, and there is only scarce literature that discusses the effects on family members caring for adult patients. The purpose of this literature review was to examine the influence of adult epilepsy on the psychological and social well-being of individual family members. We explored the psychological and physical well-being, satisfaction with social circumstances, and perceived level of support in families of adult patients with intractable epilepsy. The paper also suggests best practices on how to improve the family's quality of life, as well as future directions for research. Superior medical care and a positive family support system are important conditions that can help adult individuals with epilepsy best deal with their condition.

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“…Although the negative effects of epilepsy on HRQOL are well described in the literature [3,14,23,24,29,36], the number of studies evaluating the influence of multiple socio-demographic and clinical factors on HRQOL in patients with epilepsy is limited [2,10,15,34]. Recently, such studies were performed in Greece [40], Turkey [45]), Czech Republic [53], and China [60].…”

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confidence: 99%