Psychosocial outcomes of newly-diagnosed epilepsy
- Author:
Sarah J Wilson
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- From:Neurology Asia
2011;16(Supplement 1):31-33
- CountryMalaysia
- Language:English
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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.
- Full text:P020150824376809884162.pdf
