Determinants of quality of life in patients with drug-resistant focal epilepsy

ConclusionsIn our sample of adult patients with focal DRE, female gender and being diagnosed with a mood disorder were the only factors significantly associated with a poorer HRQoL. While clinical care often focuses on seizure control, epilepsy-related factors such as seizure frequency were not shown to have a significant influence on HRQoL. We suggest that an early comprehensive psychiatric evaluation and intervention can help improve HRQoL in these patients.
Source: Epilepsy and Behavior - Category: Neurology Source Type: research