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[Experience of a chronic condition and psychological support of the child with epilepsy]

Marine Labidurie1, Julie Leduc-Leballeur1

  • 1Service de neurologie et maladies métaboliques, Hôpital Robert-Debré, 48 boulevard Sérurier, 75019 Paris, France.

Soins. Pediatrie, Puericulture
|June 24, 2015
PubMed

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Epilepsy in children can cause developmental, cognitive, and behavioral issues. Psychological support is crucial for managing the condition and improving the quality of life for children with epilepsy and their families.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Developmental Psychology
  • Child Psychiatry

Context:

  • Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disorder in children with varied outcomes.
  • Affected children may experience cognitive, behavioral, and psychological challenges.
  • Comprehensive care is essential for managing childhood epilepsy.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the importance of psychological follow-up in childhood epilepsy management.
  • To emphasize the role of psychological support in family-centered care.
  • To underscore the benefits of psychological interventions for children with epilepsy.

Summary:

  • Psychological follow-up is an integral component of holistic care for children with epilepsy.
  • It provides a platform for children and families to articulate their experiences with the condition.
  • This support aids in developing coping mechanisms and maintaining a good quality of life.

Impact:

  • Improved coping strategies for children and families facing epilepsy.
  • Enhanced quality of life for pediatric epilepsy patients.
  • Better integration of psychological care within the overall management of childhood epilepsy.

Keywords:
chronic diseaseepilepsymaladie chroniquepsychological follow-upquality of lifequalité de viesuivi psychologiqueépilepsie

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