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The Coordinated Psychosocial and Neurologic Care of Children with Seizures and Their Families
Author(s) -
Ziegler Robert G.,
Erba Giuseppe,
Holden Lynn,
Dennison Helen
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
epilepsia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.687
H-Index - 191
eISSN - 1528-1167
pISSN - 0013-9580
DOI - 10.1111/j.1528-1157.2000.tb00236.x
Subject(s) - psychosocial , epilepsy , quality of life (healthcare) , psychiatry , psychology , medicine , psychosocial support , adaptation (eye) , psychotherapist , neuroscience
Summary: As the medical and surgical management of epilepsy continues to advance, issues associated with the quality of life of patients and their families can be addressed. Whenever associated with other handicaps, such as learning disabilities, attentional or behavioral disorders, and problems in psychological adjustment, dual‐diagnosis issues must be identified. To provide comprehensive care for children with epilepsy, a team approach to psychosocial assessment and treatment must be provided and coordinated with neurologic care. When the age‐related needs in the life stage of the individual and family are identified, the best possible adaptation of the patient and his or her family can be supported.