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Abstract
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INTRODUCTION: Mental disorders, such as depression, may be present in the lives of people with epilepsy, accompanied by isolation, difficulties with study and work, as well as the risk of suicide.
OBJECTIVE: to identify symptoms suggestive of depression in people with epilepsy and their caregivers, in interviews conducted by the nurse who used the therapeutic relationship approach. Material and Method: During the collection of the data on depressive symptoms, the interviewer gave them the opportunity to speak freely about their problems, welcoming and guiding their doubts. Project approved by the Ethics Committee.
RESULTS: Of the 75 subjects, 49 were people with epilepsy and 26 were their caregivers. Subjects reported suicide attempt (25%) and low risk of alcohol consumption (100%). They will also inform the use of illicit drugs such as crack and cocaine and nicotinic dependence. People with depression and epilepsy represent 36% and 66% had symptoms indicative of anxiety. Caregivers reported that 81% of epileptics depend on their care. 88.5% of caregivers reported overload for caring for people with epilepsy (50% moderate and 27% moderate to severe).
CONCLUSIONS: This approach to collecting research data, in the form of help interaction, contributed to promoting a therapeutic environment, expanded skilled listening with the management of crisis situations and their consequences. The interpersonal relationship qualifies mental health nursing care for people with epilepsy and facilitates the use of research data collection procedures. © 2020, Escuela de Psicologia Pontificia Universidad Catolica de Chile. All rights reserved.
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