Epilepsy And Quality Of Life

Author : Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of the Epilepsies
Publisher : National Academies Press
Page : 568 pages
File Size : 41,7 Mb
Release : 2012-07-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780309259538

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Epilepsy Across the Spectrum by Institute of Medicine,Board on Health Sciences Policy,Committee on the Public Health Dimensions of the Epilepsies Pdf

Although epilepsy is one of the nation's most common neurological disorders, public understanding of it is limited. Many people do not know the causes of epilepsy or what they should do if they see someone having a seizure. Epilepsy is a complex spectrum of disorders that affects an estimated 2.2 million Americans in a variety of ways, and is characterized by unpredictable seizures that differ in type, cause, and severity. Yet living with epilepsy is about much more than just seizures; the disorder is often defined in practical terms, such as challenges in school, uncertainties about social situations and employment, limitations on driving, and questions about independent living. The Institute of Medicine was asked to examine the public health dimensions of the epilepsies, focusing on public health surveillance and data collection; population and public health research; health policy, health care, and human services; and education for people with the disorder and their families, health care providers, and the public. In Epilepsy Across the Spectrum, the IOM makes recommendations ranging from the expansion of collaborative epilepsy surveillance efforts, to the coordination of public awareness efforts, to the engagement of people with epilepsy and their families in education, dissemination, and advocacy for improved care and services. Taking action across multiple dimensions will improve the lives of people with epilepsy and their families. The realistic, feasible, and action-oriented recommendations in this report can help enable short- and long-term improvements for people with epilepsy. For all epilepsy organizations and advocates, local, state, and federal agencies, researchers, health care professionals, people with epilepsy, as well as the public, Epilepsy Across the Spectrum is an essential resource.

Author : Gus A Baker,Gus A. Baker,Ann Jacoby
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 340 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781134960897

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Quality of Life in Epilepsy by Gus A Baker,Gus A. Baker,Ann Jacoby Pdf

Though clinical aspects of epilepsy such as seizure control are crucially important to its management, increasing attention is being given to wider quality of life issues. Epilepsy continues to be an often misunderstood and stigmatising condition; for the vast majority of people whose seizures can be well controlled, the social and psychological repercussions are often of greater significance than the seizures themselves. The increasing emphasis on the importance of non-clinical outcomes in the assessment of new treatments and management strategies for chronic conditions such as epilepsy has stimulated interest in methodological issues in assessing quality of life. This book reviews the recent literature on the impact of epilepsy on everyday experience and the methodological issues involved in assessing that impact. It also considers the perspectives of a range of health professionals involved in caring for people with epilepsy and how, through appropriate management, the impact on their lives can be minimised.

Author : Michael R. Trimble,W. Edwin Dodson
Publisher : Raven Press (ID)
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015032600598

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Epilepsy and Quality of Life by Michael R. Trimble,W. Edwin Dodson Pdf

Author : Nancy D. Chiaravalloti,Yael Goverover
Publisher : Springer
Page : 282 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2016-11-24
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780387981888

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Changes in the Brain by Nancy D. Chiaravalloti,Yael Goverover Pdf

This informative text details the many changes in everyday life as the result of injury, illness, or aging affecting the brain. Experts across brain-related fields trace mechanisms of conditions such as Parkinson’s disease, TBI, and dementia as they impact regions of the brain, and resulting cognitive, emotional, sensory, and motor impairments as they contribute to deficits in personal and social functioning. In addition to symptoms and behaviors associated with insults to the brain (and the extent to which the brain can adapt or self-repair), chapters provide cogent examples of how societal and cultural expectations can shape the context and experience of disability. The book’s focus on everyday activities brings new clarity to diverse links between symptoms and diagnosis, brain and behavior. Included in the coverage: ·The aging brain and changes in daily function. ·Stroke: impact on life and daily function. ·Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the impact on daily life. ·Everyday life with cancer. ·Real-world impact of HIV-associated neurocognitive impairment. ·Disability and public policy in America. ·Living after brain changes, from the patient’s perspective. Rich in empirical data and human insight, Changes in the Brain gives neuropsychologists, clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, and rehabilitation nurses a robust new understanding of the daily lives of patients, both in theory and in the real world.

Author : Erik K. St Louis,David M. Ficker,Terence J. O'Brien
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118951019

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Epilepsy and the Interictal State by Erik K. St Louis,David M. Ficker,Terence J. O'Brien Pdf

Epilepsy care traditionally focuses on seizures, yet for most epilepsy sufferers, other interictal factors such as mood, cognitive abilities, and treatment adverse effects most influence how they feel and function day to day. Epilepsy and the Interictal State is a practical and comprehensive text that covers quality of life issues, cognition and therapy, adverse effects of epilepsy treatments, mood state and psychiatric co-morbidity and general health aspects of epilepsy. Each chapter employs a standard structure providing background, epidemiology, pathophysiology, etiology, diagnosis, treatment, prognosis and further practical advice. From an international team of expert editors and contributors, Epilepsy and the Interictal State is a valuable resource for specialist epileptologists and neurologists, as well as for neurosurgeons, neurology nurses, psychiatrists, family physicians and general practitioners.

Author : Gregory D. Cascino,Joseph I. Sirven,William O. Tatum
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-08-02
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781119431824

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Epilepsy by Gregory D. Cascino,Joseph I. Sirven,William O. Tatum Pdf

Designed to provide a comprehensive but accessible introduction to epilepsy and seizure disorders, Epilepsy, 2nd edition provides state-of-the-art information in a concise format useful to a wide audience, from neurology residents to epilepsy fellows and practitioners. This illustrated guide to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of epilepsy is a valuable resource enabling clinicians to stay on top of the latest recommendations for best practice.

Author : Marco Mula
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2019-04-20
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128148785

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The Comorbidities of Epilepsy by Marco Mula Pdf

Epilepsy is one of most frequent neurological disorders affecting about 50 million people worldwide and 50% of them have at least another medical problem in comorbidity; sometimes this is a the cause of the epilepsy itself or it is due to shared neurobiological links between epilepsy and other medical conditions; other times it is a long-term consequence of the antiepileptic drug treatment. The Comorbidities of Epilepsy offers an up-to-date, comprehensive overview of all comorbidities of epilepsy (somatic, neurological and behavioral), by international authorities in the field of clinical epileptology, with an emphasis on epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and management. This book includes also a critical appraisal of the methodological aspects and limitations of current research on this field. Pharmacological issues in the management of comorbidities are discussed, providing information on drug dosages, side effects and interactions, in order to enable the reader to manage these patients safely. The Comorbidities of Epilepsy is aimed at all health professionals dealing with people with epilepsy including neurologists, epileptologists, psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, epilepsy specialist nurses and clinical researchers. Provides a comprehensive overview of somatic, neurological and behavioral co-morbidities of epilepsy Discusses up-to-date management of comorbidities of epilepsy Written by a group of international experts in the field

Author : Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos
Publisher : Springer
Page : 570 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Medical
ISBN : UOM:39015062497741

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The Epilepsies by Chrysostomos P. Panayiotopoulos Pdf

This book gives an exhaustive account of the classification and management of epileptic disorders. It provides clear didactic guidance on the diagnosis and treatment of epileptic syndromes and seizures through thirteen chapters, complemented by a pharmacopoeia and CD ROM of video-EEGs.

Author : Albert P. Aldenkamp,Fritz E. Dreifuss,W. Renier,T.P.B.M. Suurmeijer
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 344 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1995-07-10
Category : Science
ISBN : 0849376599

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Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents by Albert P. Aldenkamp,Fritz E. Dreifuss,W. Renier,T.P.B.M. Suurmeijer Pdf

The primary aim of this book is to provide up-to-date information for all involved in the care and cure of children and adolescents with epilepsy. The first part of the book describes the clinical manifestation of epilepsy in children and adolescents and focuses on diagnosis and classification. The second and third parts give an extended overview of the current alternatives for drug treatment and surgical interventions. The book gives a comprehensive approach to the prevention of adverse effects of treatment due to attention. The impact of epilepsy on daily life function and the treatment of epilepsy as a chronic condition is discussed.

Author : Steven C. Schachter
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 169 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323444767

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Optimal Care for Patients with Epilepsy: Practical Aspects, an Issue of Neurologic Clinics, E-Book by Steven C. Schachter Pdf

This common and very important disorder of Epilepsy is led by Dr. Steven Schachter in this issue of Neurologic Clinics. The majority of articles review methods for application of standards, guidelines, and consensus statement to clinical practice by Primary Care physicians and general Neurologists using validated and evidence-based tools such as screening instruments and algorithms for a number of critically important topics, ranging from initial evaluation to monitoring patients on treatment to counseling and educating patients on SUDEP and driving. Topics in this issue include: Guidelines and quality standards for adult epilepsy patients; Guidelines and quality standards in care of children with epilepsy; Initial evaluation of the patient with suspected epilepsy; Starting, choosing, changing, and discontinuing treatment; Methods for measuring seizure frequency and severity; Assessment of treatment side effects and quality of life; Screening for depression and anxiety; Counseling patients on driving and employment; Issues for women with epilepsy; Patient education (SUDEP - Sudden Unexpected Death in Epilepsy; Self-management; Adherence; Rescue medication); Optimizing the patient-physician therapeutic alliance.

Author : Martin J. Brodie,Steven C. Schachter,Patrick Kwok Leung Kwan
Publisher : Health Press (NM)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Epilepsy
ISBN : 1905832583

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Epilepsy by Martin J. Brodie,Steven C. Schachter,Patrick Kwok Leung Kwan Pdf

This is a succinct and practical aid to diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of seizure disorders. The contents cover the diagnostic essentials, the principles of drug selection and therapy withdrawal, an up-to-date overview of all the antiepileptic drugs on the market, and much more.

Author : Margarete Pfäfflin
Publisher : John Libbey Eurotext
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Epilepsy
ISBN : 0861966104

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Comprehensive Care for People with Epilepsy by Margarete Pfäfflin Pdf

Describes an approach to diagnosing and treating people with epilepsy (though not confined to this condition) with a view of the patient as an integral human being, comprising both their seizures and the psychical and social situation. This book inquires into every treatment's goals, whilst including the patients' (and their relatives') subjective evaluations and perspectives. This includes early considerations of benefits versus risks for the patient, the ultimate question being what quality of life will be attained and how much independent life and employment will be feasible. Comprehensive Care does not necessarily need to be associated with elevated cost, as many epilepsy centres have enough knowledge, imagination, and staff for this purpose, the problem being how to combine and use existing resources most effectively.

Author : Warren W. Boling
Publisher : MDPI
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2019-01-09
Category : Biology (General)
ISBN : 9783038974499

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Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy by Warren W. Boling Pdf

This book is a printed edition of the Special Issue "Diagnosis and Surgical Treatment of Epilepsy" that was published in Brain Sciences

Author : James W. Wheless,Dave F. Clarke,Amy L. McGregor,Philip L. Pearl,Yu-Tze Ng
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 362 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2012-10-22
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9781118388518

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Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents by James W. Wheless,Dave F. Clarke,Amy L. McGregor,Philip L. Pearl,Yu-Tze Ng Pdf

Epilepsy in childhood presents a profound challenge Epilepsy is an unsettling, complex condition. There is no ‘one size fits all’ option. For effective treatment a full understanding of each patient’s situation and clinical history is needed. Recent remarkable improvements in our ability to image brain structures, to define physiological patterns and in treatment options has made the task of care of the child with epilepsy potentially more effective. Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents provides the contemporary, caring guidance you need to diagnose and manage seizures in a young patient. Beginning with an overview of the classification of epilepsy syndromes, the experienced authors cover: Diagnostic evaluation of childhood epilepsies Principles of treatment Generalized seizures and generalized epilepsy syndromes Partial onset seizures and localization-related epilepsy syndromes Epilepsies relative to age, etiology or duration The full range of treatment options: medical, dietary, surgical Epilepsy in Children and Adolescents takes a practical approach to a common but complex clinical challenge.

Author : Jeffrey L. Noebels,Massimo Avoli
Publisher : OUP USA
Page : 1258 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-06-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780199746545

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Jasper's Basic Mechanisms of the Epilepsies by Jeffrey L. Noebels,Massimo Avoli Pdf

Jasper's Basic Mechanisms, Fourth Edition, is the newest most ambitious and now clinically relevant publishing project to build on the four-decade legacy of the Jasper's series. In keeping with the original goal of searching for "a better understanding of the epilepsies and rational methods of prevention and treatment.", the book represents an encyclopedic compendium neurobiological mechanisms of seizures, epileptogenesis, epilepsy genetics and comordid conditions. Of practical importance to the clinician, and new to this edition are disease mechanisms of genetic epilepsies and therapeutic approaches, ranging from novel antiepileptic drug targets to cell and gene therapies.