Determinants of quality of life in Pediatric Epilepsy: A study from a single tertiary center
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Summary
This summary is machine-generated.Quality of Life in children with epilepsy (CWE) is affected by medical and psychosocial factors. School attendance and male gender improve QoL, while comorbidities and early seizure onset decrease it.
Area Of Science
- Pediatric Neurology
- Quality of Life Research
- Child Health Outcomes
Background
- Epilepsy significantly impacts the Quality of Life (QoL) of affected children.
- Understanding factors influencing QoL is crucial for developing effective interventions.
Purpose Of The Study
- To identify factors affecting QoL in children with epilepsy (CWE).
- To guide interventions by pinpointing key QoL influencers in CWE.
Main Methods
- A cross-sectional study involving 400 CWE (ages 5-18) and caregivers.
- Utilized the Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) for QoL assessment.
- Statistical analysis identified predictors of QoL.
Main Results
- Male gender and school attendance correlated with higher QoL.
- Early seizure onset, polytherapy, comorbidities, and frequent seizures were associated with lower QoL.
- Older age, comorbidities, and maternal reporting predicted lower QoL.
Conclusions
- QoL in CWE is multifactorial, influenced by medical and psychosocial elements.
- Holistic and individualized care approaches are essential for improving QoL in CWE.
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