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Revised epilepsy stressor inventory

M Snyder1

  • 1School of Nursing, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis 55455.

The Journal of Neuroscience Nursing : Journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
|February 1, 1993
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High stress levels correlate with seizures. The revised Epilepsy Stressor Inventory (ESI-R) helps identify individual stressors, aiding healthcare in care planning for epilepsy management.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Psychology

Background:

  • The link between high stress and seizure occurrence is increasingly supported by research.
  • Identifying personal stressors is crucial for effective epilepsy care plans.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To revise the Epilepsy Stressor Inventory (ESI) for better alignment with the Lazarus Transactional Stress Model.
  • To introduce a tool that allows individuals to rate the stressfulness of epilepsy-related triggers.

Main Methods:

  • The original ESI was modified to include stressfulness ratings.
  • The revised Epilepsy Stressor Inventory (ESI-R) was administered.
  • Internal consistency and test-retest reliability were assessed.

Main Results:

  • The revised ESI-R demonstrated high internal consistency with an alpha of .93.

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  • A test-retest reliability of .76 was achieved.
  • The ESI-R is a concise (22 items) and easily administered tool.

    • Conclusions:

    • The ESI-R is a reliable and valid instrument for assessing epilepsy-related stressors.
    • Its brevity and ease of use make it suitable for clinical practice.
    • This tool can assist healthcare professionals in tailoring patient care plans.