Self-management in epilepsy: Why and how you should incorporate self-management in your practice.
Self-management in epilepsy: Why and how you should incorporate self-management in your practice.
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10.1016/j.yebeh.2016.11.015
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2017-03
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Managing Epilepsy Well Network
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Helmers SL;Kobau R;Sajatovic M;Jobst BC;Privitera M;Devinsky O;Labiner D;Escoffery C;Begley CE;Shegog R;Pandey D;Fraser RT;Johnson EK;Thompson NJ;Horvath KJ;Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Managing Epilepsy Well Network
Epilepsy presents many challenges for those affected by the disease as well as for family members and providers [1, 2]. Epilepsy providers routinely educate and counsel patients on their epilepsy and related health issues. Yet, people with epilepsy spend almost all of their time outside of their doctor’s office. Providers cannot support and monitor treatment adherence, mood, or enhance their patients’ healthful behaviors, coping skills, and quality of life on a daily basis. Providers may also fail to recognize or treat common co-morbidities such as depression, anxiety, cognitive impairment, and sleep disorders that can adversely affect seizure control and quality of life [3–4]. Often lacking a multidisciplinary team, or having insufficient time in clinical encounters, providers cannot fully address these and related psychosocial needs of their patients with epilepsy [5]. Introducing and encouraging