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[Psychosocial functioning in adults with epilepsy]
L Alvarado1, F Ivanovic-Zuvic, X Candia
1Clínica Psiquiátrica Universitaria, Facultad de Medicina (División Norte), Escuela de Psicología, Universidad de Chile, Santiago de Chile.
Revista Medica De Chile
|December 1, 1991
Summary
This study assessed psychosocial functioning in Chilean epilepsy patients using the Washington Psychosocial Seizure Inventory (WPSI). Results indicated significant psychosocial disturbances, particularly in financial, emotional, and interpersonal adjustment, highlighting the need for rehabilitation interventions.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Psychiatry
- Public Health
Context:
- Epilepsy management in Chile
- Psychosocial functioning assessment
- Outpatient care at a public health service
Purpose:
- To evaluate the psychosocial functioning of epileptic outpatients in Chile using the Washington Psychosocial Seizure Inventory (WPSI).
- To identify specific areas of psychosocial adjustment affected by epilepsy in this population.
- To compare findings with previous WPSI studies.
Summary:
- The Washington Psychosocial Seizure Inventory (WPSI) was administered to 116 epileptic outpatients in Chile.
- Disturbances were observed in financial status, emotional, and interpersonal adjustment, as well as overall psychosocial functioning.
- The severity of these disturbances was noted to be greater than in previously reported WPSI studies.
Impact:
- Findings underscore the significant psychosocial burden associated with epilepsy in Chilean outpatients.
- Identified areas of concern (financial, emotional, interpersonal) can guide targeted interventions.
- Rehabilitation measures are suggested as crucial for preventing and treating psychosocial disorders in epilepsy.