Quality-of-life trajectories in epilepsy: A review of the literature

Jacoby, Ann and Baker, Gus A (2008) Quality-of-life trajectories in epilepsy: A review of the literature. EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR, 12 (4). pp. 557-571.

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Abstract

The potential psychosocial sequelae of epilepsy are well-documented, but it cannot be assumed that trajectories for quality of life (QOL) of people with epilepsy will inevitably follow its clinical course. In this article, we draw on available literature to suggest likely QOL trajectories associated with epilepsy and the broad range of disease-, patient-, and other-focused factors that appear important in determining them. We conclude that both the likely shape and time frame for QOL trajectories associated with particular clinical scenarios can be delineated, but that their shape can be altered by a much wider range of factors than those represented as epilepsy disease progression. We identify contributory factors currently relatively unexplored and highlight implications for treatment and areas for future research.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Available online 26 December 2007. Issue: May 2008.
Uncontrolled Keywords:	quality of life, adults, trajectory, clinical course, new-onset seizures, surgery, remission, intractability, epilepsy
Subjects:	?? R1 ??
Divisions:	Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Systems, Molecular and Integrative Biology Faculty of Health and Life Sciences > Institute of Population Health
Depositing User:	Symplectic Admin
Date Deposited:	09 Apr 2008 09:17
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2022 22:48
DOI:	10.1016/j.yebeh.2007.11.013
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URI:	https://livrepository.liverpool.ac.uk/id/eprint/458