Citation

Dilorio C, Henry M. J. Neurosci. Nurs. 1995; 27(6): 338-343.

Affiliation

Rollins School of Public Health, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia 30322, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1995, American Association of Neuroscience Nurses)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8770777

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to assess the extent to which people with epilepsy use recommended self-management strategies. Questionnaires on epilepsy self-management were mailed to 450 persons with epilepsy as part of a larger study on epilepsy self-management. One hundred ninety five people returned completed questionnaires and met the study criteria. The respondents were on average 35.8 years old and bad experienced seizures for a mean of 18.5 years. In general, the respondents reported compliance with medications but less adherence to other recommended practices such as safety and lifestyle behaviors. The results of this study offer some suggestions for nursing practice including an increased awareness of the teaching needs of persons with epilepsy.

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