Citation

Wilson SJ. Neurol. Asia 2011; 16(Suppl 1): 31-33.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2011, ASEAN Neurological Association)

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Abstract

It is well-established that the diagnosis of a chronic or life-threatening illness typically gives rise to signifi cant adjustment issues, as an individual seeks to make the necessary changes to lifestyle and self-perceptions to accommodate the diagnosis. Despite this, an understanding of the psychosocial adjustment process surrounding newly-diagnosed epilepsy is only beginning to emerge, with available evidence suggesting that management of this process may signifi cantly impact longer-term medical and psychosocial outcomes.

Language: en

Keywords

human; social interaction; suicide; quality of life; risk assessment; comorbidity; prediction; health behavior; risk factor; epilepsy; article; anticonvulsive agent; disease association; cognitive defect; patient care; recurrent disease; self concept; seizure; social behavior; psychosocial disorder; high risk patient; neuropsychological test; lifestyle modification