Psychological treatments for people with epilepsy

R Michaelis, V Tang, SJ Nevitt… - Cochrane Database …, 2020 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Given the significant impact epilepsy may have on the health‐related quality of
life (HRQOL) of individuals with epilepsy and their families, there is increasing clinical …

Strategies for improving adherence to antiepileptic drug treatment in people with epilepsy

S Al-Aqeel, O Gershuni, J Al-Sabhan… - Cochrane Database …, 2020 - cochranelibrary.com
Background Poor adherence to antiepileptic medication is associated with increased
mortality, morbidity and healthcare costs. In this review, we focus on interventions designed …

Economic evaluations of nonpharmacological treatments for drug‐resistant epilepsy: A systematic review

HY Chan, LMM Janssen, BFM Wijnen… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
This study was undertaken to systematically identify and critically appraise all published full
economic evaluations assessing the cost‐effectiveness of nonpharmacological interventions …

Self-management of epilepsy: a systematic review

MW Luedke, DV Blalock, KM Goldstein… - Annals of internal …, 2019 - acpjournals.org
Background: Although self-management is recommended for persons with epilepsy, its
optimal strategies and effects are uncertain. Purpose: To evaluate the components and …

Enhancing epilepsy self-management and quality of life for adults with epilepsy with varying social and educational backgrounds using PAUSE to Learn Your Epilepsy

DK Pandey, R Dasgupta, J Levy, H Wang, A Serafini… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
Purpose People with epilepsy (PWE) come from a wide variety of social backgrounds and
educational skillsets, making self-management (SM) education for improving their condition …

Effectiveness of yoga intervention in reducing felt stigma in adults with epilepsy: A randomized controlled trial

K Kaur, G Sharma, R Dwivedi, A Nehra, N Parajuli… - Neurology, 2023 - AAN Enterprises
Background and Objectives Persons with epilepsy are afflicted with comorbidities such as
stigma, anxiety, and depression which have a significant impact on their quality of life. These …

Bridging the gap of risk communication and management using the SUDEP and Seizure Safety Checklist

R Shankar, S Ashby, B McLean, C Newman - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is a tragic condition and, despite varied risk
levels among the population with epilepsy, is the cause of significant premature mortality. In …

Factors affecting adherence to antiepileptic medications among Sudanese individuals with epilepsy: A cross-sectional survey

MA Elsayed, NM El-Sayed, S Badi… - Journal of family …, 2019 - journals.lww.com
Background: Nonadherence to medication is widespread in epilepsy and other chronic
diseases. Studies reporting adherence to antiepileptic medications are very limited in …

Cochrane systematic review and meta‐analysis of the impact of psychological treatment on health‐related quality of life in people with epilepsy: an update by the ILAE …

R Michaelis, V Tang, SJ Nevitt, JL Wagner… - Epileptic …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
Clinical interest in using psychological interventions for people with epilepsy (PWE) aiming
at decreasing mental health difficulties, improving health‐related quality of life (HRQOL) and …

Pilot trial of “Epi-school” group psychosocial education program for patients with epilepsy and their relatives in Japan

I Kuramochi, K Oga, T Iwayama, Y Miyawaki… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
Introduction In epilepsy treatment, it is important for patients with epilepsy (PWE) to have
accurate knowledge of epilepsy and to actively engage in treatment. In Japan, there are a …