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Sullivan-Baca E, Tantillo G, Zhou R, Rehman R, Raquel Lopez M, Haneef Z. Comorbidities in Hispanic/Latino Veterans with epilepsy. Epilepsy Behav 2024; 157:109871. [PMID: 38833739 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2024.109871] [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: 03/19/2024] [Revised: 05/13/2024] [Accepted: 05/29/2024] [Indexed: 06/06/2024]
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BACKGROUND Hispanic/Latino people with epilepsy may be at a differential risk of medical and psychiatric comorbidities given genetic, environmental, sociocultural, and quality of care factors. In people with epilepsy, comorbidities are especially crucial to investigate given the well-known impact on quality of life and risk of adverse outcomes. Yet, Hispanic/Latino Veterans with Epilepsy (HL-VWE) remain an understudied population. The present nationwide population study sought to investigate medical and psychiatric comorbidities in this group. METHODS Data from the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Corporate Data Warehouse administrative data were used to identify 56,556 VWE (5.7 % HL-VWE) using a one-year cross-sectional analysis of ICD codes. Elixhauser Comorbidity Index scores and psychiatric diagnoses were calculated based on ICD-9/ICD-10-CM diagnoses using a lookback period. Comparisons were made between HL-VWE and non-HL-VWE using chi-squared and student t-tests. Regression analyses were then performed to examine group differences while accounting for age. RESULTS HL-VWE had higher probability of being diagnosed with several psychiatric conditions when accounting for age, including depression (OR 1.21, 95 % CI 1.13-1.31) and schizophrenia (OR 1.56, 95 % CI 1.31-1.84). There were no significant differences in medical comorbidities between the HL-VWE and non-HL-VWE groups. CONCLUSIONS We present results from the largest known study of HL people with epilepsy examining their psychiatric and medical comorbidities and one of the first to specifically study HL-VWE. Compared to non-HL-VWE, the Hispanic/Latino group had comparable medical comorbidity, but higher rates of multiple psychiatric conditions. Results indicate a need for increased screening and interventions in this population to reduce psychiatric disease burden.
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- Erin Sullivan-Baca
- Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, United States; Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, United States.
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- Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, United States.
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- Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, United States.
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- Durham VA Medical Center, 508 Fulton St., Durham, NC 27705, United States.
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- Miami VA Medical Center, 1201 NW 16th Street, Miami, FL 33125, United States; Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, 1600 NW 10th Ave, Miami, FL 33136, United States.
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- Department of Neurology, Baylor College of Medicine, 1 Baylor Plaza, Houston, TX 77030, United States; Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, 2002 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, TX 77030, United States.
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Vakkalanka JP, Gadag K, Lavin L, Ternes S, Healy HS, Merchant KAS, Scott W, Wiggins W, Ward MM, Mohr NM. Telehealth Use and Health Equity for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder During the COVID-19 Pandemic: A Systematic Review. Telemed J E Health 2024; 30:1205-1220. [PMID: 38227387 DOI: 10.1089/tmj.2023.0588] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/17/2024] Open
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Background: As a result of the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE), telehealth utilization accelerated to facilitate health care management and minimize risk. However, those with mental health conditions and substance use disorders (SUD)-who represent a vulnerable population, and members of underrepresented minorities (e.g., rural, racial/ethnic minorities, the elderly)-may not benefit from telehealth equally. Objective: To evaluate health equality in clinical effectiveness and utilization measures associated with telehealth for clinical management of mental health disorders and SUD to identify emerging patterns for underrepresented groups stratified by race/ethnicity, gender, age, rural status, insurance, sexual minorities, and social vulnerability. Methods: We performed a systematic review in PubMed, Embase, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and CINAHL through November 2022. Studies included those with telehealth, COVID-19, health equity, and mental health or SUD treatment/care concepts. Our outcomes included general clinical measures, mental health or SUD clinical measures, and operational measures. Results: Of the 2,740 studies screened, 25 met eligibility criteria. The majority of studies (n = 20) evaluated telehealth for mental health conditions, while the remaining five studies evaluated telehealth for opioid use disorder/dependence. The most common study outcomes were utilization measures (n = 19) or demographic predictors of telehealth utilization (n = 3). Groups that consistently demonstrated less telehealth utilization during the PHE included rural residents, older populations, and Black/African American minorities. Conclusions: We observed evidence of inequities in telehealth utilization among several underrepresented groups. Future efforts should focus on measuring the contribution of utilization disparities on outcomes and strategies to mitigate disparities in implementation.
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- J Priyanka Vakkalanka
- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Hardin Library for the Health Sciences, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Rockville, Maryland, USA
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- Department of Health Management and Policy, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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- Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Department of Epidemiology, University of Iowa College of Public Health, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
- Department of Anesthesia and Critical Care, Carver College of Medicine, University of Iowa, Iowa City, Iowa, USA
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Merlet I, Guillery M, Weyl L, Hammal M, Maliia M, Maliia S, Biraben A, Ricordeau C, Drapier D, Nica A. EEG changes induced by meditative practices: State and trait effects in healthy subjects and in patients with epilepsy. Rev Neurol (Paris) 2024; 180:326-347. [PMID: 38503588 DOI: 10.1016/j.neurol.2024.02.387] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/17/2023] [Revised: 02/28/2024] [Accepted: 02/28/2024] [Indexed: 03/21/2024]
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The effect of meditation on brain activity has been the topic of many studies in healthy subjects and in patients suffering from chronic diseases. These effects are either explored during meditation practice (state effects) or as a longer-term result of meditation training during the resting-state (trait). The topic of this article is to first review these findings by focusing on electroencephalography (EEG) changes in healthy subjects with or without experience in meditation. Modifications in EEG baseline rhythms, functional connectivity and advanced nonlinear parameters are discussed in regard to feasibility in clinical applications. Secondly, we provide a state-of-the-art of studies that proposed meditative practices as a complementary therapy in patients with epilepsy, in whom anxiety and depressive symptoms are prevalent. In these studies, the effects of standardized meditation programs including elements of traditional meditation practices such as mindfulness, loving-kindness and compassion are explored both at the level of psychological functioning and on the occurrence of seizures. Lastly, preliminary results are given regarding our ongoing study, the aim of which is to quantify the effects of a mindfulness self-compassion (MSC) practice on interictal and ictal epileptic activity. Feasibility, difficulties, and prospects of this study are discussed.
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- I Merlet
- Universitiy of Rennes, INSERM, LTSI - UMR 1099, F-35000 Rennes, France.
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- Centre Hospitalier Guillaume-Regnier (CHGR), University of Rennes, 35000 Rennes, France.
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- Centre Hospitalier Guillaume-Regnier (CHGR), University of Rennes, 35000 Rennes, France.
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- Centre Hospitalier Guillaume-Regnier (CHGR), University of Rennes, 35000 Rennes, France.
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- Universitiy of Rennes, INSERM, LTSI - UMR 1099, F-35000 Rennes, France; Epilepsy Unit, Reference Center for Rare Epilepsies, Neurology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France; Center for Clinical Investigation CIC-P INSERM 1414, F-35000 Rennes, France.
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- Centre Hospitalier Guillaume-Regnier (CHGR), University of Rennes, 35000 Rennes, France.
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- Universitiy of Rennes, INSERM, LTSI - UMR 1099, F-35000 Rennes, France; Epilepsy Unit, Reference Center for Rare Epilepsies, Neurology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France; Center for Clinical Investigation CIC-P INSERM 1414, F-35000 Rennes, France.
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- Epilepsy Resource Team, 54, rue Saint-Helier, 35000 Rennes, France.
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- Centre Hospitalier Guillaume-Regnier (CHGR), University of Rennes, 35000 Rennes, France.
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- Universitiy of Rennes, INSERM, LTSI - UMR 1099, F-35000 Rennes, France; Epilepsy Unit, Reference Center for Rare Epilepsies, Neurology Department, Rennes University Hospital, Rennes, France; Center for Clinical Investigation CIC-P INSERM 1414, F-35000 Rennes, France.
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Choudhary N, Kumar A, Sharma V, Kaur K, Singh Kharbanda P, Baishya J, Kumar D, Sharma A, Chakravarty K. Effectiveness of CBT for reducing depression and anxiety in people with epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Epilepsy Behav 2024; 151:109608. [PMID: 38183927 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2023.109608] [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: 09/18/2023] [Revised: 11/18/2023] [Accepted: 12/21/2023] [Indexed: 01/08/2024]
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BACKGROUND Patients with epilepsy suffer from depression and anxiety that reduces quality of life. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) among various non pharmacological treatment recommended for depression and anxiety. Since there are several articles reporting CBT treatment for depression in patients with epilepsy, we conduct a meta-analysis to evaluate the effectiveness of CBT for adult patients with epilepsy. METHODS Four electronic databases PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane library searched for relevant studies. A detailed "RISK of bias" assessment has been done for included studies. Funnel plot was used for assessing publication Bias. R Software- RStudio 2022 was used to calculate standard mean difference (SMD). The study has been registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023447655). RESULTS Eventually, a Total 13 studies involving 1222 patients met the eligibility criteria. There was decline in the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ) [SMD = -0.42, 95 % CI = -0.63 to -0.22], Neurologic Disorder Depression Inventory-Epilepsy (NDDI-E) [SMD = -0.53, 95 % CI = -0.75 to -0.31], Beck depression Inventory (BDI) [SMD = -0.69, 95 % CI = -1.08 to -0.30], Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale-Depression (HADS-D) [SMD = -0.73 , 95 % CI = -0.94 to -0.52] and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale Anxiety subscale (HADS-A) [SMD = -0.66, 95 % CI = -0.87 to -0.45] score of the CBT group than that of the control group at post-intervention. The results showed that the improvement in QOLIE-31 score of the CBT group than that of the control group [SMD = 0.67, 95 % CI = 1.33] at post-intervention. CONCLUSION The result of our study showed that Cognitive behavioral therapy is a superior therapy for treating anxiety and depression in epilepsy patients. CBT was effective in improving Quality of life in patients with epilepsy. However, the sample size varied across the trials, additional high-quality studies are needed in the future.
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- Neetu Choudhary
- Department of Neurology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- National Institute of Nursing Education, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Neurology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Neurology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Neurology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Psychiatry, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India
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- Department of Neurology, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research, Chandigarh, India.
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Boden-Albala B, Rebello V, Drum E, Gutierrez D, Smith WR, Whitmer RA, Griffith DM. Use of Community-Engaged Research Approaches in Clinical Interventions for Neurologic Disorders in the United States: A Scoping Review and Future Directions for Improving Health Equity Research. Neurology 2023; 101:S27-S46. [PMID: 37580148 DOI: 10.1212/wnl.0000000000207563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2022] [Accepted: 05/09/2023] [Indexed: 08/16/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES Evidence suggests a significant prevalence of race and ethnic disparities in the United States among people with neurologic conditions including stroke, Alzheimer disease and related dementia (ADRD), Parkinson disease (PD), epilepsy, spinal cord injury (SCI), and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Recent neurologic research has begun the paradigm shift from observational health disparities research to intervention research in an effort to narrow the disparities gap. There is an evidence base that suggests that community engagement is a necessary component of health equity. While the increase in disparities focused neurologic interventions is encouraging, it remains unclear whether and how community-engaged practices are integrated into intervention design and implementation. The purpose of this scoping review was to identify and synthesize intervention studies that have actively engaged with the community in the design and implementation of interventions to reduce disparities in neurologic conditions and to describe the common community engagement processes used. METHODS Two databases, PubMed and CINAHL, were searched to identify eligible empirical studies within the United States whose focus was on neurologic interventions addressing disparities and using community engagement practices. RESULTS We identified 392 disparity-focused interventions in stroke, ADRD, PD, epilepsy, SCI, and TBI, of which 53 studies incorporated community engagement practices: 32 stroke studies, 15 ADRD, 2 epilepsy studies, 2 PD studies, 1 SCI study, and 1 TBI study. Most of the interventions were designed as randomized controlled trials and were programmatic in nature. The interventions used a variety of community engagement practices: community partners (42%), culturally tailored materials and mobile health (40%), community health workers (32%), faith-based organizations and local businesses (28%), focus groups/health need assessments (25%), community advisory boards (19%), personnel recruited from the community/champions (19%), and caregiver/social support (15%). DISCUSSION Our scoping review reports that the proportion of neurologic intervention studies incorporating community engagement practices is limited and that the practices used within those studies are varied. The major practices used included collaboration with community partners and utilization of culturally tailored materials. We also found inconsistent reporting and dissemination of results from studies that implemented community engagement measures in their interventions. Future directions include involving the community in research early and continuously, building curricula that address challenges to community engagement, prioritizing the inclusion of community engagement reporting in peer-reviewed journals, and prioritizing and incentivizing research of subpopulations that experience disparities in neurologic conditions.
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- Bernadette Boden-Albala
- From the Department of Health, Society and Behavior (B.B.-A., V.R., E.D., D.G.), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (B.B.-A.), Program in Public Health, and Department of Neurology (B.B.-A.), School of Medicine, Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine; Division of General Internal Medicine (W.R.S.), Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; Departments of Public Health Sciences (R.A.W.), and Neurology (R.A.W.), and Division of Epidemiology (R.A.W.), University of California, Davis; Center for Men's Health Equity (D.M.G.), Racial Justice Institute (D.M.G.), and Department of Health Systems Administration (D.M.G.), School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Georgetown University, Washington, DC.
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- From the Department of Health, Society and Behavior (B.B.-A., V.R., E.D., D.G.), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (B.B.-A.), Program in Public Health, and Department of Neurology (B.B.-A.), School of Medicine, Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine; Division of General Internal Medicine (W.R.S.), Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; Departments of Public Health Sciences (R.A.W.), and Neurology (R.A.W.), and Division of Epidemiology (R.A.W.), University of California, Davis; Center for Men's Health Equity (D.M.G.), Racial Justice Institute (D.M.G.), and Department of Health Systems Administration (D.M.G.), School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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- From the Department of Health, Society and Behavior (B.B.-A., V.R., E.D., D.G.), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (B.B.-A.), Program in Public Health, and Department of Neurology (B.B.-A.), School of Medicine, Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine; Division of General Internal Medicine (W.R.S.), Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; Departments of Public Health Sciences (R.A.W.), and Neurology (R.A.W.), and Division of Epidemiology (R.A.W.), University of California, Davis; Center for Men's Health Equity (D.M.G.), Racial Justice Institute (D.M.G.), and Department of Health Systems Administration (D.M.G.), School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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- From the Department of Health, Society and Behavior (B.B.-A., V.R., E.D., D.G.), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (B.B.-A.), Program in Public Health, and Department of Neurology (B.B.-A.), School of Medicine, Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine; Division of General Internal Medicine (W.R.S.), Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; Departments of Public Health Sciences (R.A.W.), and Neurology (R.A.W.), and Division of Epidemiology (R.A.W.), University of California, Davis; Center for Men's Health Equity (D.M.G.), Racial Justice Institute (D.M.G.), and Department of Health Systems Administration (D.M.G.), School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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- From the Department of Health, Society and Behavior (B.B.-A., V.R., E.D., D.G.), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (B.B.-A.), Program in Public Health, and Department of Neurology (B.B.-A.), School of Medicine, Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine; Division of General Internal Medicine (W.R.S.), Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; Departments of Public Health Sciences (R.A.W.), and Neurology (R.A.W.), and Division of Epidemiology (R.A.W.), University of California, Davis; Center for Men's Health Equity (D.M.G.), Racial Justice Institute (D.M.G.), and Department of Health Systems Administration (D.M.G.), School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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- From the Department of Health, Society and Behavior (B.B.-A., V.R., E.D., D.G.), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (B.B.-A.), Program in Public Health, and Department of Neurology (B.B.-A.), School of Medicine, Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine; Division of General Internal Medicine (W.R.S.), Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; Departments of Public Health Sciences (R.A.W.), and Neurology (R.A.W.), and Division of Epidemiology (R.A.W.), University of California, Davis; Center for Men's Health Equity (D.M.G.), Racial Justice Institute (D.M.G.), and Department of Health Systems Administration (D.M.G.), School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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- From the Department of Health, Society and Behavior (B.B.-A., V.R., E.D., D.G.), Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (B.B.-A.), Program in Public Health, and Department of Neurology (B.B.-A.), School of Medicine, Susan and Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, University of California, Irvine; Division of General Internal Medicine (W.R.S.), Department of Medicine, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond; Departments of Public Health Sciences (R.A.W.), and Neurology (R.A.W.), and Division of Epidemiology (R.A.W.), University of California, Davis; Center for Men's Health Equity (D.M.G.), Racial Justice Institute (D.M.G.), and Department of Health Systems Administration (D.M.G.), School of Nursing and Health Sciences, Georgetown University, Washington, DC
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Lecce F, Smith CR, Burbach FR. Digital mental health interventions for people with epilepsy: a systematic review. Seizure 2023; 107:91-103. [PMID: 37001253 DOI: 10.1016/j.seizure.2023.03.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2023] [Revised: 03/06/2023] [Accepted: 03/22/2023] [Indexed: 03/30/2023] Open
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OBJECTIVE Although mental health difficulties are common in people with epilepsy, their assessment and treatment are rarely incorporated into routine medical care, with detrimental effects on quality of life. Several barriers to access traditional face to face interventions have been identified, including travel restriction and shortage of appropriately trained mental health clinicians. Digital mental health interventions offer the potential to improve access to mental health treatment. The main aim of the present study is to systematically review the empirical literature to identify what digital mental health interventions for adults, children and young people with epilepsy are currently available, as well as exploring if these interventions are effective in improving mental health and wellbeing. METHODS Searches were conducted using the MEDLINE, PsycINFO, Web of Science and Embase. The reference lists of papers collected were examined in order to identify any further relevant articles cited in peer-reviewed journals. A total of 1490 papers were identified; of these 11 were included in this review. The protocol was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42022318658) and the PRISMA 2020 statement was followed. RESULTS Seven digital interventions were identified. All interventions were based predominantly on CBT and mindfulness techniques and showed promising results in reducing symptoms of depression, with some studies also reporting encouraging results in reducing anxiety and improving satisfaction with life and the quality of life of adults and children and young people with epilepsy. CONCLUSIONS In summary, digital mental health interventions for people with epilepsy seem to be effective and have the potential to improve access to psychological interventions and reach underserved clinical populations. However, further well-powered and methodological rigorous studies are needed to confirm the effect of such interventions for people with epilepsy.
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McGee RE, Patel A, Drzymalla EM, Anderson M, Johnson EK, Thompson NJ, Escoffery C. Project UPLIFT: Adoption and implementation experiences of an epilepsy self-management program. Epilepsy Behav 2023; 138:109001. [PMID: 36495799 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.109001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/13/2022] [Revised: 11/06/2022] [Accepted: 11/13/2022] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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RATIONALE Project UPLIFT is an evidence-based epilepsy self-management program shown to prevent and treat depression through an 8-session, group telehealth intervention. Since 2012, the program has been disseminated by training community-based providers to deliver UPLIFT to people with epilepsy (PWE). Limited research has described the adoption, implementation, and practice-based maintenance of self-management programs like UPLIFT. We sought to gain a better understanding of this process from trained program adopters. METHODS A cross-sectional evaluation of adoption and implementation experiences was conducted. An online survey with closed- and open-ended questions was distributed to 120 UPLIFT program adopters to collect information about reasons for being trained and experiences implementing the program. Survey items were developed based on the RE-AIM model to assess program reach, effectiveness, adoption, implementation, and maintenance. For closed-ended responses, frequencies and cross-tabs were calculated. Open-ended responses were reviewed and grouped by theme. RESULTS 41 respondents completed the survey (34% response rate). Respondents were from a variety of organizations including clinical (39%, n = 16), educational/research (17%, n = 7), and Epilepsy Foundation affiliates/chapters (12%, n = 5), among others. The most frequently endorsed reason for training in UPLIFT was an interest in supporting PWE (73%, n = 30). Most respondents rated delivering UPLIFT as very important (49%, n = 20) or important (32%, n = 13) to the organization. Sixty-one percent (n = 25) of respondents reported implementing (implementors) UPLIFT. Of those who had not yet implemented UPLIFT, 50% (n = 8) planned on implementing it at some point. Among program implementors, the most frequently reported implementation facilitators included participant interest (68%, n = 17), training (68%, n = 17), and organizational support (64%, n = 16). Program implementors indicated having program champions (80%, n = 20). The most frequently reported implementation challenge reported was recruitment (72%, n = 18). In open-ended responses, funding was a key theme that would facilitate continued implementation, but 48% (n = 12) responded that did not have access to resources and/or funding to help continue offering UPLIFT. Developing partnerships was recommended to improve the reach and maintenance of the program. Despite challenges, implementors agreed (44%, n = 11) or strongly agreed (36%, n = 9) that UPLIFT was effective in addressing mental health problems among program participants, and 76% (n = 19) plan on continuing to offer UPLIFT. CONCLUSION Implementation surveys increase understanding of program adoption and impact for dissemination trainees. Implementation benefits from program champions, strong partnerships, and sustained funding. Continued refinement of implementation support, such as developing a sustained referral system, maintaining relationships with trainees, supporting evaluation activities, and exploring opportunities for program updates to further enhance adoption, implementation, and maintenance.
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- Robin E McGee
- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States.
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- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine/Epilepsy Center, University of Washington, 325 9th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98104, United States.
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- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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- Department of Behavioral, Social, and Health Education Sciences, Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, 1518 Clifton Road, Atlanta, GA 30322, United States
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Li D, Song Y, Zhang S, Qiu J, Zhang R, Wu J, Wu Z, Wei J, Xiang X, Zhang Y, Yu L, Wang H, Niu P, Fan C, Li X. Cognitive behavior therapy for depression in people with epilepsy: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Epilepsy Behav 2023; 138:109056. [PMID: 36571868 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.109056] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/19/2022] [Revised: 12/05/2022] [Accepted: 12/05/2022] [Indexed: 12/25/2022]
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BACKGROUND Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the recommended treatment for depression in patients with epilepsy (PWE). However, there are no studies that calculate the effect size of CBT on depression and quality of life (QoL) in PWE. METHODS We searched seven electronic databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, Clinical Trials, Ovid Medline, and PsycINFO). We included 13 studies examining CBT for depression in PWE and calculated its effect size. RESULTS A total of 13 studies met the criteria. After treatment, CBT improves depression in PWE (g = 0.36, 95%CI: 0.18 to 0.54, I2 = 50%), and the efficacy maintains during follow-up (g = 0.47, 95%CI: 0.04 to 0.89, I2 = 80%). Subgroup analysis has shown that individual CBT (g = 0.47, 95%CI: 0.20 to 0.73, I2 = 0%) had a greater effect size than group CBT (g = 0.30, 95%CI: 0.07 to 0.53, I2 = 62%) in the treatment of depression. Likewise, CBT has a positive effect on the QoL improvement of PWE (g = 0.34, 95%CI: 0.11 to 0.57, I2 = 64%). In controlling seizures, CBT did not differ from the control group (g = -0.06, 95%CI: -0.32 to 0.19, I2 = 0%). CONCLUSIONS Cognitive behavioral therapy interventions were effective in improving depression and QoL in PWE, but not effective in controlling seizures. The efficacy of CBT interventions targeting seizure control seems to be uncertain.
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- Dongxu Li
- Research Center for Translational Medicine, the Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China; Department of Clinical Medical, First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- Department of Clinical Medical, First Clinical Medical College, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China
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- School of Psychology, The Australian National University, Canberra, ACT 2601, Australia
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China
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- Department of Psychiatry, the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei 230022, China.
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- Research Center for Translational Medicine, the Second Hospital of Anhui Medical University, Hefei, China; Department of Medical Psychology, School of Mental Health and Psychological Science, Anhui Medical University, Hefei, Anhui, China.
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Premature discontinuation among individuals with epilepsy participating in epilepsy self-management research interventions. Epilepsy Res 2022; 187:107034. [DOI: 10.1016/j.eplepsyres.2022.107034] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/10/2022] [Revised: 09/22/2022] [Accepted: 10/06/2022] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Makris T, Dorstyn DS. Third-wave psychotherapies to promote mental health in epilepsy: An updated systematic review. Epilepsy Behav 2022; 134:108766. [PMID: 35907287 DOI: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2022.108766] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/02/2022] [Revised: 05/18/2022] [Accepted: 05/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/15/2022]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVE Research on third-wave cognitive behavioral therapies has burgeoned over the last ten years. However, questions remain about the effectiveness of these therapies for people with epilepsy. This article provides an up-to-date review of the current evidence-base. METHODS Following protocol registration (PROSPERO CRD42021269882), two reviewers searched six databases (from inception until 1 March 2022) for mindfulness and acceptance interventions targeted at mental health in adults with epilepsy. The reporting quality of included studies was rated (QualSyst tool) and standardized mean group differences (Hedges' g) with 95% confidence intervals and p values calculated. Results were narratively synthesized based on therapy characteristics and mental health outcome. RESULTS Eleven randomized controlled trials, involving 941 adults with chronic epilepsy, were included. All studies were of sound methodological quality. Third-wave therapies were typically delivered in a group format although varied in their face-to-face, telephone, and online learning options. Programs evaluating Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, or elements of both, outperformed wait-listed controls or usual care, although individual variability in treatment response was evident (grange = -0.11-2.28). CONCLUSIONS Acceptance techniques and mindfulness practice may bring mental health benefits for some people living with epilepsy, but do not have consistent results for everyone. Patient diversity and preferences need to be factored into effective third-wave approaches for this cohort.
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- Tina Makris
- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia
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- School of Psychology, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Adelaide, Adelaide, SA 5005, Australia.
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PURPOSE OF REVIEW Epilepsy is a common, chronic neurologic disease with continued disparities in care. The COVID-19 pandemic and recent social movements have drawn greater attention to social determinants of health and our progress (or lack thereof) toward delivering more equitable care. RECENT FINDINGS Recent studies continue to document racial and economic disparities in diagnosis, treatment, and overall care of epilepsy and associated conditions. Notably, an increasing number of studies are attempting to design healthcare pathways and other interventions to improve access and equity in epilepsy care. SUMMARY The present literature highlights the importance of identifying and addressing the particular needs of vulnerable persons with epilepsy. Practitioners and researchers should continue to develop interventions aimed at improving care for all patients and, crucially, measure the impact of their changes to ensure that any interventions are truly advancing health equity.
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- Leah J Blank
- Department of Neurology Division of Health Outcomes and Knowledge Translation, Department of Population Health Science and Policy, Division of Health Outcomes and Knowledge Translation, New York, New York, USA
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