Design and feasibility of a memory intervention with focus on self-management for cognitive impairment in epilepsy.
Epilepsy Behav
; 44: 192-4, 2015 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
The aim of this study was to assess the feasibility of a self-management intervention targeting cognitive dysfunction to improve quality of life and reduce memory-related disability in adults with epilepsy. The intervention incorporates (1) education on cognitive function in epilepsy, (2) self-awareness training, (3) compensatory strategies, and (4) application of these strategies in day-to-day life using problem-solving therapy. In addition to the behavioral modification, formal working memory training was conducted by utilizing a commercially available program in a subgroup of patients. Our findings suggest that a self-management intervention targeting cognitive dysfunction was feasible for delivery to a rural population with epilepsy, with 13 of 16 enrolled participants completing the 8-session program. Qualitative data indicate high satisfaction and subjective improvement in cognitive functioning in day-to-day life. These findings provide support for further evaluation of the efficacy of this intervention through a randomized controlled trial.
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Autocuidado
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Telefone
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Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental
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Transtornos Cognitivos
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Epilepsia
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Memória de Curto Prazo
Tipo de estudo:
Clinical_trials
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Qualitative_research
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Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
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En
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Epilepsy Behav
Assunto da revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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NEUROLOGIA
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article