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Therapeutic recreation programmes for children with epilepsy

K J Regan1, G K Banks, R G Beran

  • 1Epilepsy Association of NSW, Sydney, Australia.

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|September 1, 1993
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Therapeutic recreation programs significantly improve self-concept and self-esteem in children with epilepsy. These programs also enhance learning and treatment compliance, helping children accept their condition.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Psychology
  • Childhood Epilepsy Management
  • Recreational Therapy

Background:

  • Children with epilepsy often experience negative self-concept and low self-esteem.
  • Chronic conditions like epilepsy increase susceptibility to psychopathology.
  • Social development involves continuous self-assessment, impacting self-concept.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of therapeutic recreation programs in improving self-concept and self-esteem in children with epilepsy.
  • To assess the impact of educational components on learning and treatment compliance.
  • To explore the role of therapeutic recreation in enhancing epilepsy acceptance.

Main Methods:

  • Pre- and post-intervention assessment using the Piers-Harris Self Concept Scale.

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  • Utilizing the Adolescent Psychosocial Seizure Inventory for older adolescents (over 13).
  • Implementation of therapeutic recreation programs with educational components.

    • Main Results:

    • Significant improvements observed in children's self-concept and self-esteem post-intervention.
    • Demonstrated increases in learning and adherence to long-term medication regimens.
    • Evidence suggests therapeutic recreation positively influences self-concept in adolescents with epilepsy.

    Conclusions:

    • Therapeutic recreation programs are effective interventions for negative self-concept in children with epilepsy.
    • Educational elements enhance patient understanding and treatment compliance.
    • Therapeutic recreation offers a viable approach to improving psychosocial well-being in pediatric epilepsy.