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Camp experiences and attitudes toward epilepsy: a pilot study.

K J Sawin1, S L Lannon, J K Austin

  • 1School of Nursing, MCV Campus, Virginia Commonwealth University, Box 980567, Richmond, VA 23298-0567, USA.

The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
|March 10, 2001
PubMed
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Camping may improve attitudes toward epilepsy in children and adolescents. While overall attitudes didn't change, a trend suggested those with more frequent seizures felt more positive post-camp. This highlights potential benefits for pediatric epilepsy management.

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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Child Psychology
  • Recreational Therapy

Background:

  • Anecdotal evidence suggests camping positively impacts children's attitudes toward chronic conditions.
  • Systematic studies on children's perceptions of camp's effect on their health conditions are limited.
  • Epilepsy management in youth often requires addressing psychosocial aspects alongside medical treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of a specialized camp experience on attitudes toward epilepsy in children and adolescents.
  • To provide a pilot study examining self-reported changes in attitudes among young campers with epilepsy.
  • To inform healthcare providers, particularly nurses, about the potential benefits of camp for youth with epilepsy.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study involving 20 campers aged 8-16 with epilepsy.

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  • Attitudes toward epilepsy were measured using the Child Attitude Toward Illness Scale (CATIS) before and after the camp.
  • Analysis compared pre- and post-camp scores, with subgroup analysis based on seizure frequency.

    • Main Results:

    • No statistically significant difference in overall attitudes toward epilepsy was found between pre- and post-camp assessments.
    • A trend indicated that campers experiencing more frequent seizures reported a more positive attitude toward epilepsy after the camp.
    • The study highlights the need for nuanced evaluation of camp interventions for chronic conditions.

    Conclusions:

    • While not statistically significant overall, the camp experience shows a potential positive trend for children with more frequent seizures.
    • Camp interventions may offer psychosocial benefits for children and adolescents with epilepsy.
    • Nurses should consider recommending camp experiences for families of children with more frequent seizures.