Self-perceptions of social function 2 years after pediatric epilepsy surgery

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• 作者：Kathryn M. Hum ; Mary Lou Smith ; Lucyna Lach ; Irene M. Elliott
• 关键词：Intractable seizures ; Quality of life ; Qualitative methodology ; Autonomy
• 刊名：Epilepsy & Behavior
• 出版年：2010
• 出版时间：March 2010
• 年：2010
• 卷：17
• 期：3
• 页码：354-359
• 全文大小：202 K

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The present qualitative study explored how participants perceive their quality of life within the social domain 2 years following epilepsy surgery. Semistructured, open-ended interviews were conducted with 27 participants (11–21 years old), 2 years following epilepsy surgery. Thirteen of the 27 participants were seizure free. Data were transcribed and coded inductively to allow for the identification of salient themes. Many of the seizure-free participants reported greater independence following surgery. However, most participants, irrespective of seizure status, continued to report some problems with peer relations and isolation. These findings suggest that self-perceived improvements in social function among seizure-free participants may require longer than 2 years to develop.