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A structured, nurse-led intervention program improves quality of life in patients with epilepsy: A randomized, controlled trial

Helde, Grethe, Bovim, Gunnar, Bråthen, Geir, Brodtkorb, Eylert·2005·Epilepsy & Behavior

Abstract

We tested the hypothesis that structured epilepsy nursing improves quality of life (QOL). One hundred fourteen adult patients with uncontrolled epilepsy were randomly assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. The intervention group was offered an interactive, 1-day group education program followed by extended nurse follow-up and counseling. The nurse was present at as many outpatient consultations as possible and performed repeated consultations by telephone. All patients completed the QOLIE-89 before randomization and after 2 years. QOL was significantly improved from inclusion to completion of study in the intervention group (P=0.019), mainly in the subitems for Health Discouragement (P=0.01), Medication Effects (P=0.035), and Physical Role Limitations (P=0.05). To our knowledge, this is the first study to demonstrate a significant effect of a structured nurse-led intervention program in QOL of patients with epilepsy.

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Authors
Helde, G., Bovim, G., Bråthen, G., & Brodtkorb, E.
Affiliations
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NO)
Corresponding author
Helde, Grethe
Venue
Epilepsy & Behavior
Publisher
Elsevier BV
Published
2005-11
Volume
7
Issue
3
Pages
451-457
ISSN
1525-5050 (ISSN-L)
OpenAlex
W2066932667
Cited by
103
References
34
Citations by year
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FWCI
2.20
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Epilepsy & Behavior (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Psychiatry and Mental health › Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Health Sciences › Health Professions › Pharmacy › Nursing care and research
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Oncology › Cancer survivorship and care
Keywords
epilepsy, quality of life, nurse-led intervention, nursing care, group education program, telephone follow-up, uncontrolled epilepsy, QOLIE-89, adverse drug reactions, physical role limitation
MeSH terms
Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Epilepsy, Female, Humans, Male, Middle Aged, Nurses, Outpatients, Patient Education as Topic, Quality of Life, Treatment Outcome

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