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[The factors triggering epileptic crises according to patients]
C Garcia1, F Pinto, J Pimentel
1Serviço de Neurologia, Hospital de Santa Maria, Lisboa.
Acta Medica Portuguesa
|August 1, 1997
Summary
Epileptic patients often identify emotional factors as seizure triggers. Understanding patient perceptions of seizure-inducing factors can improve epilepsy care and management.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychology
Context:
- Epilepsy management requires understanding patient-reported seizure triggers.
- Previous research often focuses on objective triggers, overlooking patient psychological reality.
Purpose:
- To investigate patient perceptions of seizure-inducing factors.
- To identify commonly reported triggers by epileptic patients.
- To explore the psychological reality of epilepsy triggers.
Summary:
- A study surveyed 308 epilepsy outpatients regarding seizure triggers.
- 144 patients reported triggers, with emotional factors being most frequent.
- Many identified triggers, particularly emotional ones, are difficult for clinicians to objectivize.
Impact:
- Patient-reported triggers, especially emotional ones, offer valuable insights for personalized epilepsy care.
- Findings can enhance communication between patients and clinicians regarding seizure management.
- This study highlights the importance of considering subjective patient experiences in epilepsy research.