Feasibility, acceptability, and efficacy of an adopted novel self-management intervention among people with epilepsy in Uganda.
Epilepsy Behav
; 122: 108200, 2021 09.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
Epilepsy is a common neurological condition characterized by poor quality of life and associated stigma. Studies in long-term health conditions suggest that self-management interventions improve the quality of life (QoL) and reduce the perceived stigma among people with epilepsy (PWE). Yet, the utilization of these interventions remains low in sub-Saharan Africa.OBJECTIVES:
We investigated the feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of an adopted novel self-management intervention, Self-management for people with epilepsy and a history of negative health events (SMART) among PWE in Uganda.DESIGN:
A two-year, uncontrolled, prospective pilot study in Ugandans with epilepsy was conducted.PARTICIPANTS:
Adults agedâ¯≥â¯18â¯years with epilepsy attending a neurology outpatient clinic were enrolled. INTERVENTION Using a nurse led and peer educator interactions; nine self-management approach sessions (1 individual session and 8 group sessions) were conducted. MAIN OUTCOMEMEASURES:
The primary outcome was QoL, perceived stigma and depression in PWE at 24-month follow-up using the Quality Of Life In Epilepsy 31 (QOLIE-31) scale and perceived stigma using the Kilifi stigma score and Neurological disorders depression index for epilepsy (NDDI-E).RESULTS:
There were 17 individuals and their caregivers who were enrolled into this study with a mean age of 23.47 (SDâ¯=â¯5.3) years. The study intervention was feasible and acceptable within our settings. Overall, quality of life, stigma level, depression, and seizure frequency in the past 30â¯days were significantly improved from the baseline scores before the intervention with p-values of <0.0001, <0.0001, 0.004, and <0.0001, respectively.SIGNIFICANCE:
The SMART intervention engages individuals to actively participate in self-management, and can help reduce depressive symptom severity in PWE. Given the high morbidity and mortality associated with epilepsy, additional research is needed to better identify how SMART might be implemented in routine care settings.Palabras clave
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Colección:
01-internacional
Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Epilepsia
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Automanejo
Tipo de estudio:
Observational_studies
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Prognostic_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
Africa
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Epilepsy Behav
Asunto de la revista:
CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO
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NEUROLOGIA
Año:
2021
Tipo del documento:
Article