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Psychosocial outcome in epilepsy after extratemporal surgery
Katrin Walther1, Müjgan Dogan Onugoren1, Michael Buchfelder2
1Epilepsy Center, Department of Neurology, University Hospital Erlangen, Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg, Schwabachanlage 6, 91054 Erlangen, Germany.
Epilepsy & Behavior : E&B
|February 19, 2018
Summary
Extratemporal epilepsy surgery can improve quality of life and psychosocial outcomes. While seizure freedom is key, factors like employment and social support also significantly impact long-term results.
Area of Science:
- Neurosurgery
- Epileptology
- Psychosocial Health
Background:
- Limited data exists on long-term psychosocial outcomes following epilepsy surgery for extratemporal epilepsy.
- Extratemporal epilepsy surgery aims to improve seizure control and overall well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate psychosocial outcomes after extratemporal epilepsy surgery.
- To identify factors that predict a favorable psychosocial outcome in these patients.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire-based study of 65 patients who underwent extratemporal epilepsy surgery between 1990 and 2015.
- Assessed seizure status, employment, marital and living situation, driving, depressive symptoms, and quality of life (QOL) with a mean follow-up of 9.2 years.
Main Results:
- 58% of patients achieved freedom from disabling seizures (Engel class I), with 43% seizure-free (Engel class IA).
- Postoperative employment was linked to preoperative employment, seizure freedom, age at onset, age at follow-up, and female gender.
- Seizure freedom correlated with driving ability, partnership (especially in males), and lower depression scores. Quality of life was best predicted by employment, partnership, and seizure freedom.
Conclusions:
- Extratemporal epilepsy surgery can lead to improved quality of life and positive psychosocial outcomes.
- Seizure freedom is a significant factor, but not the sole determinant of good psychosocial outcomes.
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