Review
Quality of life in epilepsy
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Review
Quality of life in epilepsy
Can J Neurosci Nurs.
2007.
Abstract
This article will review the various stressors in epilepsy and disease, treatment and psychosocial factors that may contribute to disrupting daily activities and interfering with lifestyles and interests, that impact on overall well-being or quality of life (QOL). We will introduce the concept of illness intrusiveness in epilepsy that reflects disease- and treatment-induced lifestyle disruptions that compromise QOL.
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