| Parental anxiety and quality of life in children with epilepsy. | |
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PMID: 14527488 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Parental beliefs and attitudes concerning epilepsy may significantly impact adjustment and quality of life for both the child and family. The purpose of the present study was to examine the relationship between parental anxiety and quality of life in pediatric patients with ongoing epilepsy. Subjects were parents (n=200) of children between the ages of 6 and 16 years who had been diagnosed and treated for epilepsy for at least 1 year. Parents were given quality of life and anxiety questionnaires during the child's clinic visit. A stepwise regression analysis suggested that severity of comorbid conditions, parental anxiety, seizure control, and number of medications were significantly associated with quality of life for these children. Parents with increased anxiety whose children had poorly controlled seizures and a comorbid disability were found to have diminished quality of life. |
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Authors:
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Jane Williams; Chris Steel; Gregory B Sharp; Emily DelosReyes; Tonya Phillips; Stephen Bates; Bernadette Lange; May L Griebel |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Clinical Trial; Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Epilepsy & behavior : E&B Volume: 4 ISSN: 1525-5050 ISO Abbreviation: Epilepsy Behav Publication Date: 2003 Oct |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2003-10-06 Completed Date: 2003-12-05 Revised Date: 2004-11-17 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 100892858 Medline TA: Epilepsy Behav Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 483-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Pediatrics, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AK, USA. janewill@wfubmc.edu |
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Adolescent Adult Anxiety / drug therapy, psychology* Child Epilepsy / psychology* Female Humans Male Parents / psychology* Psychiatric Status Rating Scales Quality of Life / psychology* Sickness Impact Profile |
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