Mindfulness-based intervention to promote psychological wellbeing in people with epilepsy: A randomized controlled trial

Lai, Siew-Tim; Lim, Kheng‐Seang; Tang, Venus; Low, Wah Yun

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.107916

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“…Previously, several studies have shown the beneficial effects of similar relaxation-based interventions such as meditation, mindfulness-based therapies, and progressive muscle relaxation in epilepsy. 16,17,19,25,39 These studies demonstrated a positive impact of such behavioral interventions on seizure frequency as well as the overall quality of life and mental wellbeing of patients. In addition, a few studies have specifically explored the impact of varied yoga techniques in epilepsy and found similar results.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

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Effectiveness of Yoga Intervention in Reducing Felt Stigma in Adults With Epilepsy

Kaur,

Sharma,

Dwivedi

et al. 2023

Neurology

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 88%

“…15 In addition, similar mind-body approaches were previously shown to be efficacious in reducing the overall burden of epilepsy. [16][17][18][19][20][21][22][23][24][25] Therefore, it was hypothesized that yoga therapy can effectively reduce felt stigma in persons with epilepsy.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effectiveness of Yoga Intervention in Reducing Felt Stigma in Adults With Epilepsy

Kaur,

Sharma,

Dwivedi

et al. 2023

Neurology

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“…They could elucidate risks in various scenarios and provide practical behavioral recommendations to help patients better navigate diverse situations in their daily lives ( 49 ). Additionally, mindfulness-based intervention techniques can aid patients in concentrating on the present circumstances, thereby lessening anxiety stemming from prospective uncertainties and fortifying mental resilience to alleviate fear ( 50 , 51 ). Beyond individual-level interventions, societal support is of paramount importance, particularly in rural areas of China where epilepsy stigmatization is more pronounced ( 42 ).…”

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confidence: 99%

Fear of disease in patients with epilepsy – a network analysis

Yin,

Niu,

et al. 2024

Front. Neurol.

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BackgroundDisease-related fear among patients with epilepsy has significantly impacted their quality of life. The Disease-Related Fear Scale (D-RFS), comprising three dimensions, serves as a relatively well-established tool for assessing fear in these patients. However, certain problems potentially exist within the D-RFS’s attribution of items, and its internal structure is still unclear. To establish an appropriate dimensional structure and gain deeper comprehension of its internal structure—particularly its core variables—is vital for developing more effective interventions aimed at alleviating disease-related fear among patients with epilepsy.MethodsThis study employed a cross-sectional survey involving 609 patients with epilepsy. All participants underwent assessment using the Chinese version of the D-RFS. We used exploratory network analysis to discover a new structure and network analysis to investigate the interrelationships among fear symptom domains. In addition to the regularized partial correlation network, we also estimated the node and bridge centrality index to identify the importance of each item within the network. Finally, it was applied to analyze the differences in network analysis outcomes among epilepsy patients with different seizure frequencies.ResultsThe research findings indicate that nodes within the network of disease-related fear symptoms are interconnected, and there are no isolated nodes. Nodes within groups 3 and 4 present the strongest centrality. Additionally, a tight interconnection exists among fear symptoms within each group. Moreover, the frequency of epileptic episodes does not significantly impact the network structure.ConclusionIn this study, a new 5-dimension structure was constructed for D-RFS, and the fear of disease in patients with epilepsy has been conceptualized through a network perspective. The goal is to identify potential targets for relevant interventions and gain insights for future research.

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“…More than 40% of PWE demonstrated clinical improvement in depression compared with individuals in the control group. 43 The beneficial effects persisted 6 weeks after completion of a 12-week mindfulness therapy trial. Individuals were taught to recognize negative feelings associated with seizures (e.g., fear of breakthrough seizures, physical discomfort) by recognizing and accepting their existence.…”

Section: Mindfulness-based Therapymentioning

confidence: 98%

Neuropsychiatric Treatments for Epilepsy: Nonpharmacological Approaches

López

Kanner

2022

Semin Neurol

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Neuropsychiatric conditions are frequently found in patients with epilepsy (PWE). These entities can be as disabling as epilepsy resulting in a significant negative impact on the quality of life of this population if not addressed and treated appropriately. In this article, we provide an overview of non-pharmacological treatments currently available to these patients—and review their effect on mood and anxiety disorders as well as epilepsy. These treatment strategies will allow the practitioner to optimize clinical care during the initial evaluation, which begins with the recognition of the neuropsychiatric condition followed by the appropriate individualized psychotherapeutic approach and/or neuromodulation therapy. To plan a comprehensive treatment for PWE, practitioners must be familiar with these therapeutic tools. Additional clinical research is needed to further create a multidisciplinary team in the assessment and management of neuropsychiatric disorders in PWE.

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Mindfulness-based intervention to promote psychological wellbeing in people with epilepsy: A randomized controlled trial

Cited by 10 publications

References 20 publications

Effectiveness of Yoga Intervention in Reducing Felt Stigma in Adults With Epilepsy

Effectiveness of Yoga Intervention in Reducing Felt Stigma in Adults With Epilepsy

Fear of disease in patients with epilepsy – a network analysis

Neuropsychiatric Treatments for Epilepsy: Nonpharmacological Approaches

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