Predictors of health‐related quality of life and costs in adults with epilepsy: a systematic review
Purpose: Given the high burden of epilepsy on both health‐related quality of life (HRQoL)
and costs, identification of factors that are predictive of either reduced HRQoL or increased …
and costs, identification of factors that are predictive of either reduced HRQoL or increased …
Quality-of-life trajectories in epilepsy: a review of the literature
A Jacoby, GA Baker - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2008 - Elsevier
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 …
assumed that trajectories for quality of life (QOL) of people with epilepsy will inevitably follow …
The influence of cognitive impairment on health-related quality of life in neurological disease
AJ Mitchell, S Kemp, J Benito-León… - Acta …, 2010 - cambridge.org
Mitchell AJ, Kemp S, Benito-León J, Reuber M. The influence of cognitive impairment on
health-related quality of life in neurological disease. Background: Cognitive impairment is …
health-related quality of life in neurological disease. Background: Cognitive impairment is …
The contribution of neuropsychology to diagnostic assessment in epilepsy
M Jones-Gotman, ML Smith, GL Risse, M Westerveld… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2010 - Elsevier
Neuropsychology plays a vital role in the treatment of epilepsy, providing information on the
effects of seizures on higher cortical functions through the measurement of behavioral …
effects of seizures on higher cortical functions through the measurement of behavioral …
Cognitive effects of lamotrigine compared with topiramate in patients with epilepsy
D Blum, K Meador, V Biton, T Fakhoury, B Shneker… - Neurology, 2006 - AAN Enterprises
Objective: To compare the cognitive effects of lamotrigine vs topiramate as adjunctive
therapy in adults with epilepsy. Methods: A multicenter, double-blind, randomized …
therapy in adults with epilepsy. Methods: A multicenter, double-blind, randomized …
Memory complaints in epilepsy: an accurate reflection of memory impairment or an indicator of poor adjustment? A review of the literature
KE Hall, CL Isaac, P Harris - Clinical psychology review, 2009 - Elsevier
People with epilepsy frequently complain of poor memory. Although organic memory
impairment is one possible sequela of neuro-epilepsy variables, these complaints are not …
impairment is one possible sequela of neuro-epilepsy variables, these complaints are not …
Verbal fluency in focal epilepsy: a systematic review and meta-analysis
B Metternich, F Buschmann, K Wagner… - Neuropsychology …, 2014 - Springer
Testing of verbal fluency is currently part of standard presurgical neuropsychological
assessment for patients with focal epilepsy. However, to date no systematic review has been …
assessment for patients with focal epilepsy. However, to date no systematic review has been …
The contribution of spirituality to quality of life in focal epilepsy
AR Giovagnoli, RF Meneses, AM da Silva - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2006 - Elsevier
People with epilepsy of comparable severity may differ widely in quality of life (QOL),
suggesting a role for unexplored individual aspects. This study considered the possible role …
suggesting a role for unexplored individual aspects. This study considered the possible role …
Episodic simulation and empathy in older adults and patients with unilateral medial temporal lobe excisions
Recent work shows that vividly imagining oneself helping others in situations of need
(episodic simulation) increases one's willingness to help. The mechanisms underlying this …
(episodic simulation) increases one's willingness to help. The mechanisms underlying this …
Validity and reliability of the Portuguese version of the quality of life in epilepsy inventory (QOLIE-31) for Brazil
TI da Silva, RM Ciconelli, NB Alonso, AM Azevedo… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2007 - Elsevier
PURPOSE: We report the cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of the Quality of
Life in Epilepsy-31 Inventory (QOLIE-31) for the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture …
Life in Epilepsy-31 Inventory (QOLIE-31) for the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture …