Satisfaction with life domains in people with epilepsy

Kobau, Rosemarie; Luncheon, Cecily; Zack, Matthew M.; Shegog, Ross; Price, Patricia

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2012.09.013

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“…With regard to other comparative studies, our findings, likewise, suggested the importance of both objective [21,22] and subjective variables [23][24][25], yet our findings only partially supported the role of objective variables since employment and leisure activities were not significant predictors of life satisfaction among the study sample.…”

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confidence: 56%

Beyond medical diagnosis: Factors contributing to life satisfaction of women with epilepsy in Israel

Sulimani‐Aidan

Rimmerman

2015

Epilepsy & Behavior

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 56%

Beyond medical diagnosis: Factors contributing to life satisfaction of women with epilepsy in Israel

Sulimani‐Aidan

Rimmerman

2015

Epilepsy & Behavior

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“…People with epilepsy (PWE) not only suffer from uncontrolled seizures and face treatment complexity but are also at a higher risk for comorbidities [2] (e.g., heart disease, emphysema, or cancer), impaired mental health [3] (e.g., serious psychological disorder or insomnia), and worse health-related quality of life [4,5]. Improving appropriate medical care for PWE is a national objective for the U.S.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Health behaviors among people with epilepsy—Results from the 2010 National Health Interview Survey

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Zack

Kobau

et al. 2015

Epilepsy & Behavior

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Objectives This study aimed to estimate and compare the prevalence of selected health behavior—alcohol use, cigarette smoking, physical activity, and sufficient sleep—between people with and without a history of epilepsy in a large, nationally representative sample in the United States. Methods We used data from the 2010 cross-sectional National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to compare the prevalence of each health behavior for people with and without epilepsy while adjusting for sex, age, race/ethnicity, and family income. We also further categorized those with epilepsy into active epilepsy and inactive epilepsy and calculated their corresponding prevalences. Results The percentages of adults with a history of epilepsy (50.1%, 95% CI = 45.1%–55.2%) and with active epilepsy (44.4%, 95% CI = 37.6%–51.5%) who were current alcohol drinkers were significantly lower than that of those without epilepsy (65.1%, 95% CI = 64.2%–66.0%). About 21.8% (95% CI = 18.1%–25.9%) of adults with epilepsy and 19.3% (95% CI = 18.7%–19.9%) of adults without epilepsy were current smokers. Adults with active epilepsy were significantly less likely than adults without epilepsy to report following recommended physical activity guidelines for Americans (35.2%, 95% CI = 28.8%–42.1% vs. 46.3%, 95% CI = 45.4%–47.2%) and to report walking for at least ten minutes during the seven days prior to being surveyed (39.6%, 95% CI = 32.3%–47.4% vs. 50.8%, 95% CI = 49.9%–51.7%). The percentage of individuals with active epilepsy (49.8%, 95% CI = 42.0%–57.7%) who reported sleeping an average of 7 or 8 h a day was significantly lower than that of those without epilepsy (61.9%, 95% CI = 61.2%–62.7%). Conclusions Because adults with epilepsy are significantly less likely than adults without epilepsy to engage in recommended levels of physical activity and to get the encouraged amount of sleep for optimal health and well-being, promoting more safe physical activity and improved sleep quality is necessary among adults with epilepsy. Ending tobacco use and maintaining low levels of alcohol consumption would also better the health of adults with epilepsy.

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“…PWE report feeling isolated and dependent on others, experience interpersonal and social difficulties, and perceive stigmatization due to their condition [7, 10, 11]. Additionally, PWE consistently report lower quality of life, higher levels of depressive symptoms, and greater impairment of physical and social functioning compared to people without epilepsy [12–14]. Perceptions of living with epilepsy range from acceptance and living a normal life to feeling a loss of control and giving up hope of recovery [15].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A dyadic model of living with epilepsy based on the perspectives of adults with epilepsy and their support persons

Walker

Barmon

McGee

et al. 2015

Epilepsy & Behavior

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Epilepsy is a chronic condition that significantly affects the lives of individuals with epilepsy and their support persons, though few studies have examined the experiences of both individuals. To examine these experiences and explore the interpersonal relationships between dyad members, we conducted in-depth interviews with 22 people with epilepsy and 16 support persons. Data analysis was guided by a grounded theory perspective. We developed a model that shows how epilepsy impacts the lives of both people with epilepsy and support persons and how the experiences of people with epilepsy and supporters influence one another. The core model elements were seizure and treatment factors, relationship characteristics, self-management, seizure control, support provided, illness intrusiveness, and quality of life. People with epilepsy moved through the model in five trajectories depending on seizure control, relationship type, and gender. Support providers followed four trajectories based on seizure control, perception of burden, and support for themselves. People with epilepsy and their primary support providers have varied experiences in how epilepsy affects their lives. This model could serve as a basis for future research and intervention efforts focused on ways to reduce illness intrusiveness and improve quality of life for people with epilepsy and their supporters.

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Satisfaction with life domains in people with epilepsy

Cited by 55 publications

References 36 publications

Beyond medical diagnosis: Factors contributing to life satisfaction of women with epilepsy in Israel

Beyond medical diagnosis: Factors contributing to life satisfaction of women with epilepsy in Israel

Health behaviors among people with epilepsy—Results from the 2010 National Health Interview Survey

A dyadic model of living with epilepsy based on the perspectives of adults with epilepsy and their support persons

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