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Idowu J, Meades C, Cross JH, Muggeridge A, Lakhanpaul M, Robinson K, Sherar LB, Pearson N, Reilly C. "One size does not fit all" - Barriers to and facilitators of physical activity in adolescents with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2024; 156:109772. [PMID: 38788654 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109772] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/28/2024] [Revised: 03/31/2024] [Accepted: 04/01/2024] [Indexed: 05/26/2024]
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OBJECTIVE To explore the barriers to physical activity and to identify the support needed to facilitate physical activity in adolescents with epilepsy (AWE). METHODS AWE (aged 11-16 years) and their caregivers completed survey-based open questions regarding perceived barriers to, and facilitators of physical activity in young people with epilepsy. The responses were analysed using Thematic Analysis. RESULTS Themes concerning barriers to physical activity included concerns about seizure safety, general anxiety and anxiety related to seizures, stigma/negative attitudes associated with having epilepsy, tiredness, and perceived lack of physical competence. Themes regarding the support needed to facilitate physical activity included better education amongst staff/coaches about epilepsy (e.g., seizure management/prevention, associated fatigue/tiredness), improvements in societal attitudes towards epilepsy, flexibility/tailoring of activities to the child's needs (e.g., need for breaks), and peer support for young people with epilepsy to encourage engagement in physical activity. CONCLUSIONS There is a perception among AWE and caregivers, that significant barriers exist with regard to engaging in physical activity for young people with epilepsy. Barriers are related to concerns about seizure management but also wider safety and social issues. A number of facilitators were identified to promote physical activity engagement in AWE, including education for staff and caregivers, peer support, and tailoring activities to the adolescent's needs. There is a need to develop interventions to reduce barriers to physical activity in young people with epilepsy.
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- J Idowu
- Research Department, Young Epilepsy, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6PW, UK
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- Research Department, Young Epilepsy, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6PW, UK
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- Research Department, Young Epilepsy, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6PW, UK; UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (ICH), 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EH UK; Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, Great Ormond Street, London WC1N 3JH, UK
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- Research Department, Young Epilepsy, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6PW, UK
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- UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (ICH), 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EH UK
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- Whittington Health NHS Trust, Magdala Avenue, London N19 5NF, UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, LE11 3TU UK
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- School of Sport, Exercise, and Health Sciences, Loughborough University, LE11 3TU UK
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- Research Department, Young Epilepsy, Lingfield, Surrey RH7 6PW, UK; UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health (ICH), 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EH UK.
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Bedard C, Ferro MA, Whitney R, RamachandranNair R. Agreement in reporting restrictions in life between children with epilepsy and their parents. Epilepsy Behav 2023; 148:109461. [PMID: 37852022 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109461] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/15/2023] [Revised: 09/22/2023] [Accepted: 09/26/2023] [Indexed: 10/20/2023]
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BACKGROUND This study aimed to determine the parent-child agreement of the Hague Restrictions in Childhood Epilepsy Scale (HARCES) and identify the clinical factors associated with parent-child disagreement and the restrictions. METHODS Data come from a clinical sample of 90 children ages 9-17 (mean age = 12.9, SD = 6.9, 54% male) attending a pediatric neurology clinic. Parents completed the HARCES, and children completed a modified child-friendly scale (HARCES-M). The parent-child agreement was assessed using intraclass correlation coefficients (ICC) and paired t-tests to compare parent and child responses. Logistic regression examined clinical factors associated with disagreement > 0.5 standard deviation. Associations between clinical factors and restriction scores were examined using linear regression. RESULTS Parent-child agreement on the HARCES was poor (ICC = 0.36, 95% CI: 0.03, 0.58), and parents reported fewer restrictions in daily activities (t(89) = 2.45, p = .016) and to attend parties (t(89) = 2.12, p = .038); however, the overall restrictions scores were not different (t(89) = 1.55, p = .125). The presence of convulsive seizures (OR = 0.20, 95% CI: 0.05, 0.75) and longer duration of epilepsy (OR = 1.19, 95% CI: 1.01, 1.41) were associated with parent-child disagreement. No clinical factors were significantly related to either the HARCES or HARCES-M scores. CONCLUSIONS The disagreement in perceptions of restrictions highlights the need to use child-reported measures along with parental reports to comprehensively understand restrictions on children with epilepsy fully. More research is needed to understand what factors explain parent- and child-rated restrictions due to epilepsy.
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- Chloe Bedard
- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- School of Public Health Sciences, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Neurology, McMaster University, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.
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Inclusion and participation of children with epilepsy in schools: Views of young people, school staff and parents. Seizure 2021; 93:34-43. [PMID: 34670146 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2021.10.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/11/2021] [Revised: 10/01/2021] [Accepted: 10/06/2021] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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OBJECTIVE To gain an understanding of the views of children with epilepsy, their parents and staff regarding inclusion and participation of children with epilepsy in school. METHODS During the study period, 136 children with 'active' epilepsy (taking anti-seizure Medications (ASMs) for epilepsy), were identified in the study area and of these 68 (50% of those eligible) families agreed to participate. Children (n = 20) with 'active epilepsy' their parents (n = 68) and staff (n = 56) were interviewed or completed surveys. The quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and chi-square analyses. The answers to open questions were analysed using thematic analyses. RESULTS Staff in mainstream schools were more concerned about the child's attendance than staff in special schools (p = 0.008).Parents and school staff cited a number of negative aspects of the child's attendance difficulties including social-emotional and academic aspects. The majority of parents and staff felt that young people with epilepsy were included in school to the same extent as peers. Parents were however, significantly less likely than staff to agree that children were included in all playground activities (p = 0.045). Parents of children in special schools were more likely to agree that their child was included in school than parents of children attending mainstream schools (p = 0.041). Thematic analysis revealed that parents felt that their child could be excluded in school due to staff decisions, child's own choice and peer led exclusion. The majority of children (64%) and parents (56%) agreed that the child with epilepsy was restricted from doing things their peers could do because of their epilepsy. While more than half of children with epilepsy (63%) reported that they had been bullied, most did not attribute this bullying to having epilepsy. Parents were more likely to agree that their child was bullied because of their epilepsy (p = 0.035) and non-epilepsy reasons than staff (p<0.001). Parents of children with epilepsy attending mainstream schools were more likely to agree that their child was bullied because of their epilepsy (p = 0.017) and non-epilepsy reasons (p = 0.026), compared to parents of children with epilepsy attending special schools. CONCLUSIONS School attendance difficulties for children with epilepsy can contribute to academic and social-emotional difficulties. Most parents and teachers feel that children with epilepsy are included in classroom activities to the same extent as peers. Children with epilepsy and their parents believe that they are more restricted in non-classroom activities compared with their peers. Difficulties with participation, friendships and bullying for children with epilepsy may be due to presence of other conditions as opposed to epilepsy per se. There is a need to increase understanding of the wide ranging impact of epilepsy on school life in order to enhance attendance and inclusion and to reduce bullying.
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da Silva LG, de Beltrão ICSL, de Araujo Delmondes G, de Alencar CDC, Damasceno SS, Silva NS, Martins ÁKL, Bertoldi R, Kerntopf MR, Bandeira PFR. Beliefs and attitudes towards child epilepsy: A structural equation model. Seizure 2020; 84:53-59. [PMID: 33278789 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2020.11.020] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/25/2020] [Revised: 11/24/2020] [Accepted: 11/26/2020] [Indexed: 11/17/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To analyze the possibly influencing factors of the beliefs and attitudes towards childhood epilepsy among users of the Family Health Strategy. METHODS The participants were 300 users from three units of the Family Health Strategy in one city of northeastern Brazil. This primary health care service has a multidisciplinary team and operates close to the community, seeks to provide comprehensive care with actions to promote health, prevention, recovery, rehabilitation of diseases and frequent injuries in the community. Data were collected through a socioeconomic questionnaire and the Brazilian version of The Epilepsy Beliefs and Attitudes Scale - Adult Version, analyzed using descriptive statistics and structural equation analysis. RESULTS Various associations were significant (p < 0.05), religion positively influences beliefs and attitudes (β: 1.040; p: 0.044); an increase in educational level negatively influences beliefs and attitudes (β: -0.723; p: 0.040); being the parent of a child negatively influences beliefs and attitudes (β: 1.120; p: 0.043), but also positively influences beliefs (β: -0.244; p: 0.028). CONCLUSION This research contributed to identifying that having a religion, an increased educational level and being the parent of a child were factors that influence the beliefs and attitudes towards childhood epilepsy, aiming to contribute to a better implementation of actions directed to education in epilepsy.
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- Luanna Gomes da Silva
- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem do Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Urca, Brazil
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- Centro Universitário Vale do Salgado, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Urca, Brazil
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- Programa de Pós-Graduação em Enfermagem do Departamento de Enfermagem, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Urca, Brazil
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- Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul - UFRGS, Sport Club Internacional, Brazil
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- Grupo de Estudo, Aplicação e Pesquisa em Avaliação Motora - GEAPAM, Department of Physical Education, Universidade Regional do Cariri, Urca, Brazil.
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Overprotection and determinants of overprotection in adults with epilepsy. Seizure 2020; 79:14-19. [PMID: 32408105 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2020.04.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/23/2020] [Revised: 04/07/2020] [Accepted: 04/15/2020] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To examine the perceived overprotection of adult people with epilepsy (PWE) by using a specifically developed novel scale. The study also investigated whether perceived overprotection is associated with particular demographic or clinical variables. METHODS This cross-sectional study is based on responses from 200 adult PWE. The participants completed a clinical-demographic questionnaire, the perceived overprotection scale, felt-stigma scale, concealment of epilepsy scale and epilepsy concern scale. RESULTS One-way ANOVA results show that perceived overprotection was significantly greater among participants with lower income and levels of education. The highest number of affirmative responses in the perceived overprotection scale were related to going out alone and being given fewer family responsibilities due to epilepsy. Hierarchical regression results show that concerns related to social life and to future and occupation were significant predictors of high perceived overprotection. CONCLUSION Psycho-social factors, specifically concerns, seem to be more important than epilepsy-related variables in explaining perceived overprotection in adult PWE.
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Kinkar A, Alqarni D, Alghamdi A, Wali S, Alghamdi N, Saloom S, Aashi M. Parental Knowledge, Attitudes, and Behaviors Toward Their Epileptic Children at King Abdulaziz University Hospital: Cross-Sectional Study. Interact J Med Res 2020; 9:e12697. [PMID: 31958065 PMCID: PMC6997923 DOI: 10.2196/12697] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2018] [Revised: 09/24/2019] [Accepted: 09/26/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Background Epilepsy is a chronic disease characterized by periodic seizures that result from abnormal integrated firing impulses in the brain. It is one of the most common neurological disorders. Over the past few years, there has been increasing awareness about the effect that having a child with epilepsy has on parents and the reciprocal impact of parental knowledge and attitudes regarding epilepsy on the affected child. Objective This study aimed to assess parental knowledge, attitudes, and behavior toward their epileptic children. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in 2018 by the Pediatric Neurology Department of King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. A sample size of 115 of 332 parents who have a child diagnosed with epilepsy and aged 18 years or younger were recruited for this study. Statistical analysis was performed using SPSS version 21. Data analysis was performed using an independent t test, a chi-square test, one-way analysis of variance, and correlation analysis. Results A total of 115 participants answered the questionnaire; of these, 65 (56.5%) were men, with an average age of 40.3 years, and the mean age of the children was 9.0 years. Overall, 85 (85/115, 73.9%) children were taken care of by both of their parents. The mean parental knowledge score was 7.49 (SD 2.08) out of 12, and it was significantly related to the educational level of the parent (P=.004). The knowledge question that was most frequently answered incorrectly was “Diagnosis of epilepsy is usually made based on at least two unprovoked seizures.” As only 28.7% (33/115) of participants chose the correct answer, mean parental attitude score was 26.51 (SD 4.284) out of 35, and there was no significant relation with the educational level of parents (P=.13); however, it was negatively correlated with the child’s age (P=.045). Mean parental behavioral score was 23.35 (SD 4.121) out of 35, and there was no significant relation with the educational level of the parents (P=.24). The most negatively answered question for the behavior section was “I can leave my child without supervision,” with a mean score of 2.25 (SD 1.09) out of 5. Gender did not play a significant role in parental knowledge, attitudes, or behavior (P=.44, P=.77, and P=.99, respectively). Conclusions Parental knowledge in our sample still needs improvement. Therefore, more awareness campaigns should be made for the community and for the parents of affected children to create a supportive environment for the children and help them thrive and develop.
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- Abdulelah Kinkar
- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Faculty of Medicine, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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- Department of Pediatrics, King Abdulaziz University Hospital, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
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Im Y, Cho Y, Kim D. Family Management Style as a Mediator between Parenting Stress and Quality of Life of Children with Epilepsy. J Pediatr Nurs 2019; 45:e73-e78. [PMID: 30581065 DOI: 10.1016/j.pedn.2018.12.007] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2018] [Revised: 12/10/2018] [Accepted: 12/10/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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PURPOSE To examine the possible relationship between parenting stress and quality of life of children with epilepsy together with the mediating effects of family management styles on this relationship. DESIGN AND METHODS We conducted a descriptive and exploratory study using data of participants were 93 parents with an epileptic child. Instruments were self-reported questionnaires including the Korean version of the Quality of Life (QOL) in Childhood Epilepsy Questionnaire (K-QOLCE), the Korean version of the Parenting Stress Index (PSI), and the Korean version of the Family Management Measure (FaMM). Six domains of FaMM were clustered into two domains: easy or difficult family management styles. Descriptive and Pearson correlation path analyses were used to analyze the data. RESULTS The direct effects of PSI on QOL were not significant (b = -0.21, t = -0.94, p = .349). Indirect effects of PSI through easy family management styles on QOL were significant (b = -0.33, 95% CI = [-0.77, -0.05]). Additionally, two other effects (i.e., indirect effects through difficult family management styles and direct effects) were non-significant. All effects of PSI on QOL were fully mediated through easy family management styles. CONCLUSION Easy family management styles are the most important factor in predicting QOL in childhood epilepsy patients. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Comprehensive intervention programs are recommended for parents and families of epileptic children to promote positive perceptions of the child's life and to increase parental management ability of the child's condition and parental mutuality.
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- YeoJin Im
- Kyung Hee University, Department of Nursing, Seoul Republic of Korea.
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- Sungshin University, Department of Psychology, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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- Sungshin University, Department of Nursing, Seoul, Republic of Korea.
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Willems LM, Kondziela JM, Knake S, Schulz J, Neif B, Schade B, Gerlinger S, Neubauer BA, Brunst B, Schubert-Bast S, Fuchs S, Staab-Kupke H, Kniess T, Rosenow F, Strzelczyk A. Counseling and social work for people with epilepsy in Germany: A cross-sectional multicenter study on demand, frequent content, patient satisfaction, and burden-of-disease. Epilepsy Behav 2019; 92:114-120. [PMID: 30654230 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2018.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2018] [Revised: 12/06/2018] [Accepted: 12/06/2018] [Indexed: 10/27/2022]
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BACKGROUND The diagnosis of epilepsy is accompanied by relevant personal, interpersonal, and professional restrictions for patients and their caregivers. Specialized epilepsy counseling services (ECS) have been introduced to inform, advise, and support patients with disease-related problems. AIM AND SCOPE The objective of this cross-sectional, multicenter study was to determine the demand, typical content, and outcomes of ECS in children, adolescents, and adults in two adjacent German regions of Hessen and Lower Franconia. All ECS sites in these regions participated in 2014 and 2015, offering a total population of 7.5 million inhabitants. RESULTS A total number of 435 patients [323 adults (74.3%), 51.7% female, mean age: 40.3 ± 14.7 years and 112 children/adolescents (25.7%), 52.7% female, mean age: 9.4 ± 4.6 years] were enrolled at six ECS sites. The most common reasons for counseling were general information needs (n = 304; 69.9%), administrative help (n = 208; 47.8%), problems with education or work (n = 176; 40.5%), and recreational activities (n = 119; 27.3%). In addition, 6.2% reported epilepsy-related questions on family planning as a specific reason for desiring counseling. Recommendation by the treating physicians was the most frequent reason for receiving counseling through ECS (62.5%), and most patients preferred to receive a personal consultation (73.1%). Patient satisfaction as measured by the ZUF-8 client satisfaction score was high with a mean of 29.7 points (standard deviation: ±2.7 points, median: 29.9 points), and 83.9% of patients said they would recommend ECS. Disease-related job loss or change in school was avoided in 72% of 82 patients. Suggestions for improvement of ECS included an extension of service hours (58.6%) and a better availability of more sites located nearby (32.8%). CONCLUSION Epilepsy counseling services are necessary, valued, and effective institutions for people with epilepsy complementing outpatient and inpatient care. To improve the care for people with epilepsy, access to and availability of ECS should be improved.
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- Laurent M Willems
- Epilepsy Center Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Department of Neurology, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Epilepsy Center Hessen, Department of Neurology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg (Lahn), Germany
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- Epilepsy Center Hessen, Department of Neurology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg (Lahn), Germany
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- Epilepsy Center Hessen, Department of Neurology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg (Lahn), Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Hephata-Klinik, Schwalmstadt-Treysa, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Hephata-Klinik, Schwalmstadt-Treysa, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Department of Pediatric Neurology, Justus-Liebig-University Giessen, Giessen, Germany
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- Epilepsy Counseling Diakonisches Werk Hochtaunus, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Epilepsy Center Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Department of Neurology, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Department of Neuropediatrics, Goethe University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Epilepsy Counseling Unterfranken, Stiftung Juliusspital, Würzburg, Germany
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- Department of Neurology, Campus Rhön Klinikum AG, Bad Neustadt a.d. Saale, Germany
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- Epilepsy Center Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Department of Neurology, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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- Epilepsy Center Frankfurt Rhine-Main, Department of Neurology, Goethe-University Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; Epilepsy Center Hessen, Department of Neurology, Philipps-University Marburg, Marburg (Lahn), Germany.
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Braams O, Braun K, van Rijen PC, van Nieuwenhuizen O, Jennekens-Schinkel A, Schappin R. Parents experience problems in psychological and family functioning two to four years after their child's epilepsy surgery. Epilepsy Behav 2018; 89:15-22. [PMID: 30384094 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2018.09.038] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/12/2018] [Revised: 09/29/2018] [Accepted: 09/29/2018] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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OBJECTIVES The objective of this study was to explore whether parents experience problems in their own psychological wellbeing and their family functioning two to four years after their child's epilepsy surgery and whether these problems are associated with epilepsy variables, demographic and cognitive variables, and parent-observed behavior problems of the child. METHODS Of the 65 approached families, parents of 31 children participated by completing the Brief Symptom Inventory (BSI), the Family Questionnaire, and the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL). High scores indicating clinically relevant problems were reported and called 'problem scores'. Correlations between results of questionnaires and demographic and illness variables (abstracted from medical files) were computed for fathers and mothers separately. By comparing the group with at least one problem score with the group without problem scores, risk factors for parent-perceived problems in their own psychological functioning and in family functioning were explored. RESULTS Thirty percent of the mothers had problem scores on hostility and on communication within their family. Only a few fathers obtained problem scores, most of these pertaining to their family's organization. Not one parent had a problem score regarding their partner relationship. Many parents had problem scores on behavior problems in their child. Brain area of surgery was the only epilepsy variable related to parents' wellbeing and family functioning, with lowest problem scores for the hemispherotomy group. Scores on behavior problems in the child were also lowest for children after hemispherotomy and for those who had achieved freedom of seizures and antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). Fathers of older children experienced more problems than those of young children. CONCLUSIONS Parent's wellbeing and family functioning cannot be understood from epilepsy or epilepsy surgery variables only but are related to the child's age and behavior. Having epilepsy is associated with emotional and behavior problems and limits children in developing age-appropriate self-dependence. These problems are not resolved after achieving seizure freedom and have great influence on the family. Professionals should set realistic expectations of epilepsy surgery and should assess, acknowledge, and follow up problems of parental psychological wellbeing and family functioning, regardless of the outcome.
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- Olga Braams
- Department of Pediatric Psychology and Social Work, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 AB Utrecht, the Netherlands; Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Child Neurology, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 AB Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Neurosurgery, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Child Neurology, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 AB Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Brain Center Rudolf Magnus, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85500, 3508 GA Utrecht, the Netherlands; Department of Child Neurology, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 AB Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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- Department of Pediatric Psychology and Social Work, University Medical Center Utrecht, PO Box 85090, 3508 AB Utrecht, the Netherlands.
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AbstractPeople with epilepsy (PWE) are less physically active compared with the general population. Explanations include prejudice, overprotection, unawareness, stigma, fear of seizure induction and lack of knowledge of health professionals. At present, there is no consensus on the role of exercise in epilepsy. This paper reviews the current evidence surrounding the risks and benefits associated with physical activity (PA) in this group of patients. In the last decade, several publications indicate significant benefits in physiological and psychological health parameters, including mood and cognition, physical conditioning, social interaction, quality of life, as well as potential prevention of seizure presentation. Moreover, experimental studies suggest that PA provides mechanisms of neuronal protection, related to biochemical and structural changes including release of β-endorphins and steroids, which may exert an inhibitory effect on the occurrence of abnormal electrical activity. Epileptic discharges can decrease or disappear during exercise, which may translate into reduced seizure recurrence. In some patients, exercise may precipitate seizures. Available evidence suggests that PA should be encouraged in PWE in order to promote wellbeing and quality of life. There is a need for prospective randomized controlled studies that provide stronger clinical evidence before definitive recommendations can be made.
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Araújo FPD, Ferreira AP, Vianna MB, Oliveira MHBD. Heteronomia no âmbito da saúde do adolescente: uma revisão integrativa da literatura. CIENCIA & SAUDE COLETIVA 2018; 23:2979-2989. [DOI: 10.1590/1413-81232018239.16962018] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/31/2017] [Accepted: 02/26/2018] [Indexed: 01/23/2023] Open
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Resumo Os direitos dos adolescentes no âmbito da saúde não se restringem à compreensão de suas demandas, mas ao respeito de si como sujeito autônomo e protagonista do seu cuidado. Entretanto, em face dos direitos dos adolescentes no cotidiano da assistência à saúde sob a ótica da autonomia, a heteronomia, sujeição do indivíduo à vontade de terceiros, apresenta-se em situação precária. Foram buscados artigos nas bases de dados Scopus, PubMed e BVS utilizando o cruzamento com os descritores: “saúde do adolescente”, “responsabilidade civil”, e “responsabilidade parental”. Após a adoção dos critérios de inclusão e exclusão foram analisados 32 estudos. Em geral, foi sinalizado que os adolescentes não são considerados diante da decisão dos pais/responsáveis acerca da assistência de saúde a ser realizada, como também a relação familiar é estabelecida por regras mantidas por punição, cobrança e controle, deixando-os à margem o diálogo. Face a isso, considera-se a necessidade de medidas de proteção e de promoção da autonomia, os debates acadêmicos acerca da relação saúde do adolescente e heteronomia, considerando o campo dos Direitos Humanos e Saúde, requer maiores avaliações com vistas a orientar no âmbito legal o cotidiano da atuação parental na assistência à saúde do adolescente.
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Hagemann A, Pfäfflin M, Nussbeck FW, May TW. Psychometric evaluation of the Epilepsy-related Fears in Parents Questionnaire. Epilepsy Behav 2018; 83:201-206. [PMID: 29723797 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2018.03.030] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/01/2018] [Revised: 03/20/2018] [Accepted: 03/21/2018] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The aim of the article was to examine the psychometric properties of the Epilepsy-related Fears in Parents Questionnaire (EFPQ). METHOD Internal consistency, factor structure, and construct validity were analyzed based on data from 291 parents participating in the baseline assessment of a quasi-experimental study on the efficacy of the FAMOSES (modulares Schulungsprogramm Epilepsie für Familien) parents' program. The control group of this study was used to calculate the test-retest reliability, while the responsiveness of the questionnaire was evaluated by comparing matched groups of FAMOSES participants and control parents. RESULTS An exploratory factor analysis revealed two factors of epilepsy-related fears, "Fears about short-term consequences of the child's epilepsy" (8 items) and "Fears about the future development of the child and the child's epilepsy" (9 items). Both showed good reliability (Cronbach's α=.89 and .91, resp.; test-retest reliability: ICC=.77 and .80, resp.), and construct validity was confirmed by correlations with epilepsy-related variables and psychosocial outcomes, e.g., with the Impact on Family Scale (r=.48 and .61, resp.). The FAMOSES parents' program significantly reduced epilepsy-related fears (p<.05 for both subscales). CONCLUSION The EFPQ proved to be a reliable, valid, and responsive instrument for the assessment of parental fears about their child's epilepsy and can be recommended for use in future studies.
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- Anne Hagemann
- Department of Psychology, Bielefeld University, Germany.
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- Department of Psychology, Bielefeld University, Germany; Society for Epilepsy Research, Bielefeld, Germany
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Crandell JL, Sandelowski M, Leeman J, Havill NL, Knafl K. Parenting behaviors and the well-being of children with a chronic physical condition. FAMILIES, SYSTEMS & HEALTH : THE JOURNAL OF COLLABORATIVE FAMILY HEALTHCARE 2018; 36:45-61. [PMID: 29172624 PMCID: PMC5880719 DOI: 10.1037/fsh0000305] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2023]
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INTRODUCTION Numerous studies have identified the importance of parenting behaviors to the well-being of children with chronic physical conditions. Synthesizing the findings of these studies has potential to identify which parenting behaviors are associated with specific aspects of child well-being. METHOD We retrieved research reports addressing the relationship between parenting behaviors and well-being in children with chronic physical conditions, and categorized parenting behaviors based on Skinner, Johnson, and Snyder's (2005) core dimensions of parenting (warmth, rejection, structure, chaos, autonomy support, and coercion) Through meta-analysis, we examined relationships between parenting dimension and child well-being variables. RESULTS Fifty-four reports from 47 unique studies met inclusion criteria. Parent warmth was associated with less child depression, better quality of life, better physical functioning, and fewer externalizing behavior problems. Parent rejection was associated with more child depression, internalizing/externalizing behavior problems, and poorer physical functioning. Parent structure was associated with better child physical functioning. Parent chaos was associated with poorer child physical functioning. Parent autonomy support was associated with better quality of life and fewer externalizing behavior problems. Parent coercion was associated with more child depression, poorer quality of life, poorer physical function, and more internalizing behavior problems. CONCLUSION The results identify multiple, potentially modifiable parenting dimensions associated with well-being in children with a chronic condition, which could be targeted in developing family-focused interventions. They also provide evidence that research using Skinner's core dimensions could lead to conceptualization and study of parenting behaviors in ways that would enable comparison of parenting in a variety of health and sociocultural contexts. (PsycINFO Database Record
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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- School of Nursing, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
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Masri A, Aburahma S, Khasawneh A, Al Qudah A, Nafi O, Al Momani M, Khatib F. Parental knowledge and attitudes towards epilepsy -A study from Jordan. Seizure 2017; 53:75-80. [PMID: 29149668 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2017.11.006] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2017] [Revised: 11/06/2017] [Accepted: 11/07/2017] [Indexed: 12/20/2022] Open
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PURPOSE To explore the knowledge, attitudes and behaviors of parents whose children were diagnosed with epilepsy. METHODS Cross-sectional questionnaire based study of parents who accompanied their children with epilepsy to the child neurology clinics at three university hospitals in Jordan. RESULTS Most parents (427, 90.3%) knew that epilepsy is not related to a psychiatric disease. Approximately half of the parents (245, 51.8%) used the internet as their source of knowledge, and most used Arabic websites. Searching the word epilepsy was rarely used (51, 10.8%). Most of the parents (428,90.5%) were not restricting their children from watching TV or from using the computer (358,75.5%).However, many parents (280,59.2%) were restricting them from participating in sports. Parents had negative attitudes towards epilepsy; 189 (40.0%)thought that epileptic children can have normal intelligence, and 292 (61.7%) thought that they can continue into higher education. Greater parental knowledge of epilepsy was found to be correlated with the parental education level (p<0.05).Positive attitudes and behaviors towards epilepsy were found to be correlated with a higher parental education level, control of epilepsy,an absence of associated co morbidities, a higher income and internet use (p<0.05). CONCLUSION This study sheds an important light on the current knowledge status and attitudes of parents of children with epilepsy, and is an invaluable tool for tailoring the delivery of information and support resources for families in our region.
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- Amira Masri
- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
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- Neuroscience Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan.
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- Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Division of Child Neurology, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
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- Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Mutah University, Jordan.
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- Pediatric Department, Faculty of Medicine, Jordan University of Science and Technology, Jordan.
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- Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Jordan, Jordan.
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Dumeier HK, Neininger MP, Bernhard MK, Merkenschlager A, Kiess W, Bertsche T, Bertsche A. Providing teachers with education on epilepsy increased their willingness to handle acute seizures in children from one to 10 years of age. Acta Paediatr 2017; 106:1811-1816. [PMID: 28561263 DOI: 10.1111/apa.13938] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/13/2016] [Accepted: 05/29/2017] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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AIM In Germany, preschool teachers supervise children up to six years of age and are also responsible for supervising older pupils after school. This study explored the impact of a teaching session on epilepsy for teachers in charge of children from 1 to 10 years of age. METHODS We evaluated the benefit of a teaching session offered to all preschool teachers in Leipzig, Germany, in 2014-2015, by asking them to complete the same questionnaire 12-24 months pre-intervention, and 12 months postintervention. RESULTS Both questionnaires were completed by 123 teachers. The number of teachers who felt they were prepared to handle an acute seizure rose from 36 (29%) pre-intervention to 65 (53%) post-intervention (p < 0.001) and their willingness to administer a prescribed rescue medication rose from 66 (54%) to 93 (76%, p < 0.001). The session also increased the number of teachers who were prepared to take children with epilepsy on excursions under any circumstance from 38 (31%) to 52 (42%, p < 0.05). In addition, the number of teachers who would place a solid object in the child's mouth during an attack fell from 16 (13%) to seven (6%) (p < 0.05). CONCLUSION Providing a teaching session on epilepsy increased the teachers' knowledge and willingness to act and reduced obsolete, counterproductive measures.
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- Centre of Pediatric Research; University Hospital for Children and Adolescents; Leipzig Germany
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- Centre of Pediatric Research; University Hospital for Children and Adolescents; Leipzig Germany
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- Centre of Pediatric Research; University Hospital for Children and Adolescents; Leipzig Germany
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- Department of Clinical Pharmacy; Drug Safety Center; Leipzig University; Leipzig Germany
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- Centre of Pediatric Research; University Hospital for Children and Adolescents; Leipzig Germany
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Mendes TP, Crespo CA, Austin JK. The psychological costs of comparisons: Parents' social comparison moderates the links between family management of epilepsy and children's outcomes. Epilepsy Behav 2017; 75:42-49. [PMID: 28826008 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2017.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/16/2017] [Revised: 07/12/2017] [Accepted: 07/14/2017] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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Parents play a key role in how children deal with epilepsy. When diagnosed with health conditions, people seek comparison information from fellow patients and families, and this information has consequences for how they evaluate their situation. This study examined the moderating role of parents' social comparison orientation in the associations between family management (parental perceptions of family life difficulties and child's daily life) and adaptation outcomes of children with epilepsy (HRQoL and perceived stigma). Participants included 201 dyads of children with epilepsy and either their mother or father. The results showed that when parents perceived higher difficulties managing their child's epilepsy and/or reported that their child was more affected by this condition, children reported higher perceived stigma and worse HRQoL only when parents had a higher social comparison orientation. Our results are innovative in showing that when parents have a higher social comparison orientation, their children may be at increased risk of poorer outcomes.
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- Teresa P Mendes
- Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação, Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal.
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- Faculdade de Psicologia, Universidade de Lisboa, Portugal
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Brna PM, Gordon KE, Woolridge E, Dooley JM, Wood E. Perceived need for restrictions on activity for children with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2017; 73:236-239. [PMID: 28658653 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2017.05.012] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/08/2017] [Revised: 05/03/2017] [Accepted: 05/13/2017] [Indexed: 11/19/2022]
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BACKGROUND Children and youth with epilepsy have long been subjected to excessive restrictions on extracurricular activities due to concerns over risk of injury. Over time physicians and medical regulatory associations have liberalized the advice given for people with epilepsy to promote independence, self-esteem and general health benefits of physical activity. Current evidence suggests that few restrictions are needed for children with epilepsy beyond water-related precautions and avoidance of very high-risk activities. However, more stringent restrictions on daily activities may be imposed by caregivers. This study was aimed at exploring current perceptions of parents regarding restrictions on activity for children with epilepsy and the child's perspective on restrictions related to the diagnosis. METHODS A self-administered questionnaire was offered to a sample of parent-child dyads of children/youth with epilepsy attending summer camp for children with epilepsy age 8-18years. A 10-item validated HARCES Parent Scale of Childhood Epilepsy was completed by the parent/guardian and a modified-HARCES completed by the child. The primary objective was to assess the degree of restrictions placed on children with epilepsy from the perspective of child and parent assessed independently. Agreement of perceived restrictions between parent-child dyads was also determined. RESULTS 21 parent/guardian-child pairs were recruited with mean age of children/youth 12.7years (range 9-16years). Total HARCES scores for parents and guardians ranged from 11-26 (x=16.5; SD 4.9) while total scores for children with epilepsy similarly ranged from 10-25 (x=15.2; SD 4.9). There were no differences in total parent scores when analyzed by child's age (<13 or >13years), gender, age of seizure onset, seizure frequency or seizure type. Total HARCES scores showed no agreement between parent and child pairs with correlation of 0.2798 (95% CI -0.173-0.635). CONCLUSIONS Children and youth with epilepsy often face activity restrictions based on fear of perceived risk of injury. This small sample shows evidence that even more permissive parents and his/her children still feel limited by such restrictions. Parents and children do not perceive these restrictions in the same way despite similar education by physicians highlighting an important secondary role of epilepsy camps in targeting misperceptions and educating families on appropriate precautions.
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- Paula M Brna
- IWK Health Centre, Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
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- IWK Health Centre, Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- IWK Health Centre, Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- IWK Health Centre, Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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- IWK Health Centre, Department of Pediatrics, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Carrizosa-Moog J. Epilepsia, actividad física y deporte. IATREIA 2017. [DOI: 10.17533/udea.iatreia.v30n1a04] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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Hagemann A, Pfäfflin M, Nussbeck FW, May TW. The efficacy of an educational program for parents of children with epilepsy (FAMOSES): Results of a controlled multicenter evaluation study. Epilepsy Behav 2016; 64:143-151. [PMID: 27744243 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2016.09.027] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/25/2016] [Accepted: 09/18/2016] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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OBJECTIVE The objective of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of the educational program FAMOSES (modular service package epilepsy for families) for parents of children with epilepsy. METHOD Parents of children with epilepsy from Germany and Austria were included in a controlled prospective multicenter study using a pre-post design. Participants of the FAMOSES program (FAMOSES group, n=148) completed a standardized questionnaire immediately before the program and six months later. The matched control group of parents not participating in the program (n=74, matching ratio 2:1) also answered the questionnaire twice, at an interval of six months. The questionnaire comprised epilepsy-specific outcome measures (e.g., knowledge, coping, fears) and disease-related variables (e.g., seizure frequency). The generalized estimation equation approach was used for statistical analysis. In addition, parents' satisfaction with the FAMOSES program was assessed six months after participation. RESULTS Parents of the FAMOSES group significantly improved in epilepsy-specific knowledge (group×time interaction: p<.001), coping (p<.01), epilepsy-related fears (p<.05), and in speaking about epilepsy with their child (p<.05) compared with the control group. No effects were found on disease-related variables. Nearly all of the participants rated the FAMOSES parents' program as "very good" (71%) or "good" (27%). CONCLUSION The efficacy of the FAMOSES parents' program was confirmed. The results indicate that imparting knowledge and the interactive approach help parents in coping with their child's epilepsy and reduce epilepsy-related fears.
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- Anne Hagemann
- Department of Psychology, Bielefeld University, Germany.
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- Department of Psychology, Bielefeld University, Germany; Society for Epilepsy Research, Bielefeld, Germany
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Carson AM, Chapieski L. Social functioning in pediatric epilepsy reported by parents and teachers: Contributions of medically related variables, verbal skills, and parental anxiety. Epilepsy Behav 2016; 62:57-61. [PMID: 27450306 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2016.06.021] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/26/2016] [Revised: 06/17/2016] [Accepted: 06/18/2016] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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Children with epilepsy are at increased risk for deficits in social functioning, though the underlying causes are not well-understood. We examined multiple seizure-related, demographic, and cognitive variables in a group of 93 pediatric patients with intractable seizures who were at risk for social skills deficits and social problems at home and in the classroom. Verbal intelligence and parental anxiety about epilepsy were found to be the two primary predictors of social functioning in children with epilepsy as reported by parents and teachers. Though other social variables and secondarily generalized seizures were significantly correlated with certain aspects of parent-reported social functioning, the impact of these variables appeared to be mediated through verbal intelligence and/or parental anxiety about epilepsy. These findings emphasize the importance of family characteristics on social functioning in children with epilepsy and also suggest that parental anxiety about their child's epilepsy may be a specific risk factor for this population. The findings from this study suggest that the factors associated with social functioning in children with epilepsy are similar regardless of whether social functioning is assessed by the parent or the classroom teacher.
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- Audrey M Carson
- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Section of Psychology, Texas Children's Hospital, 6701 Fannin, CC-1630, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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- Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, USA; Section of Psychology, Texas Children's Hospital, 6701 Fannin, CC-1630, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
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Reiter SF, Veiby G, Bjørk MH, Engelsen BA, Daltveit AK, Gilhus NE. Psychiatric Comorbidity, Social Aspects and Quality of Life in a Population-Based Cohort of Expecting Fathers with Epilepsy. PLoS One 2015; 10:e0144159. [PMID: 26637130 PMCID: PMC4670115 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0144159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/02/2015] [Accepted: 11/14/2015] [Indexed: 01/27/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVES To investigate psychiatric disorders, adverse social aspects and quality of life in men with epilepsy during partner's pregnancy. METHOD We used data from the Norwegian Mother and Child Cohort Study, including 76,335 men with pregnant partners. Men with epilepsy were compared to men without epilepsy, and to men with non-neurological chronic diseases. RESULTS Expecting fathers in 658 pregnancies (mean age 31.8 years) reported a history of epilepsy, 36.9% using antiepileptic drugs (AEDs) at the onset of pregnancy. Symptoms of anxiety or depression were increased in epilepsy (7.0% and 3.9%, respectively) vs. non-epilepsy (4.6% and 2.5%, respectively, p = 0.004 and 0.023), and so were new onset symptoms of depression (2.0% vs. 1.0%, p < 0.031) and anxiety (4.3% vs. 2.3%, p = 0.023). Low self-esteem (2.5%) and low satisfaction with life (1.7%) were more frequent among fathers with epilepsy compared to fathers without epilepsy (1.3% and 0.7%, respectively, p = 0.01 and 0.010). Adverse social aspects and life events were associated with epilepsy vs. both reference groups. Self-reported diagnoses of ADHD (2.2%) and bipolar disorder (1.8%) were more common in epilepsy vs. non-epilepsy (0.4% and 0.3%, respectively, p = 0.002 and 0.003) and non-neurological chronic disorders (0.5% and 0.5%, respectively, p = 0.004 and 0.018). A screening tool for ADHD symptoms revealed a higher rate compared to self-reported ADHD (9.5% vs. 2.2%, p < 0.001). CONCLUSION Expecting fathers with epilepsy are at high risk of depression and anxiety, adverse socioeconomic aspects, low self-esteem, and low satisfaction with life. Focus on mental health in fathers with epilepsy during and after pregnancy is important. The use of screening tools can be particularly useful to identify those at risk.
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Global Public Health and Primary Care, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Medical Birth Registry of Norway, Division of Epidemiology, Norwegian Institute of Public Health, Bergen, Norway
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- Department of Clinical Medicine, University of Bergen, Bergen, Norway
- Department of Neurology, Haukeland University Hospital, Bergen, Norway
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