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A Multimodal Imaging- and Stimulation-based Method of Evaluating Connectivity-related Brain Excitability in Patients with Epilepsy
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A Multimodal Imaging- and Stimulation-based Method of Evaluating Connectivity-related Brain Excitability in Patients with Epilepsy

Published on: November 13, 2016

Correlates of quality of life with epilepsy

Prahbhjot Malhi1, Pratibha Singhi

  • 1Department of Pediatrics, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh-160 012, India. pmalhi18@hotmail.com

Indian Journal of Pediatrics
|March 11, 2005
PubMed

Insights

Children with epilepsy experience a reduced quality of life, with emotional and behavioral issues significantly impacting their well-being. Addressing these challenges is crucial beyond just seizure control.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Child Psychology
  • Quality of Life Research

Background:

  • Epilepsy significantly impacts children's lives, affecting their overall well-being.
  • Parental concerns often extend beyond seizures to treatment and future challenges.
  • Behavioral and emotional functioning are critical aspects of a child's health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the quality of life in children with epilepsy.
  • To identify predictors of quality of life, including demographic, disease-related, and psychosocial factors.
  • To understand the relationship between epilepsy, psychopathology, and quality of life.

Main Methods:

  • A cross-sectional study involving 43 children (aged 4-15) with epilepsy in North India.
  • Quality of life assessed using the Impact of Epilepsy Schedule (parent-reported).
  • Child's emotional and behavioral functioning evaluated using the Childhood Psychopathology Measurement Schedule.

Main Results:

  • Most parents reported significant concerns about seizures, antiepileptic drug treatment, and parenting.
  • Approximately 40% of children exhibited clinically significant psychopathology scores.
  • Psychopathology scores and maternal education explained 39% of the variance in quality of life.

Conclusions:

  • Children with epilepsy often have a compromised quality of life.
  • Effective management requires addressing emotional and behavioral difficulties alongside seizure control.
  • Interventions should adopt a holistic approach to improve the lives of children with epilepsy.
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