کد مقاله کد نشریه سال انتشار مقاله انگلیسی نسخه تمام متن
3051000 1185969 2009 8 صفحه PDF دانلود رایگان
عنوان انگلیسی مقاله ISI
The lived experience of initial symptoms of and factors triggering epileptic seizures
موضوعات مرتبط
علوم زیستی و بیوفناوری علم عصب شناسی علوم اعصاب رفتاری
پیش نمایش صفحه اول مقاله
The lived experience of initial symptoms of and factors triggering epileptic seizures
چکیده انگلیسی

The aim of this study was to document the self-perception of initial symptoms of and factors triggering epileptic seizures in a sample of people with epilepsy (PWE) and their carers. Among 600 participants, questionnaires were returned by 309 (51.5%), of whom 72.8% were PWE and 27.2% were carers and others. Experiencing at least one symptom prior to a seizure was reported by 86.9% of PWE and 74% of carers. The most common symptoms were a funny feeling, confusion, and anxiety. Experiencing one trigger that resulted in a seizure was reported by 89.8% of PWE and 85.5% of carers. The most common triggers were tiredness, stress, and sleep deprivation. Among PWE and their carers, 63.6% and 51.3%, respectively, indicated that they can tell when a seizure is about to occur, and 26.7% and 15.4%, respectively, indicated that they felt they could stop a seizure. The most common techniques were resting, medication, and relaxation.

ناشر
Database: Elsevier - ScienceDirect (ساینس دایرکت)
Journal: Epilepsy & Behavior - Volume 15, Issue 4, August 2009, Pages 513–520
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