Quality Of Childhood Epilepsy

families with a CWE had lower parent-child relationship quality, increased rates of depression in mothers and reported problems with family functioning (Rodenburg, Meijer, Deković, & Aldenkamp, 2005). Childhood epilepsy has been associated with family life impairment due to the worries of seizures and medications (Aytch, Hammond and White, 2001). A recent study showed that having a child diagnosed with epilepsy lead to a lower parental quality of life and increased apprehensiveness (Ciancheti et al

architecture and quality, in a cohort of patients with medically refractory versus and controlled epilepsy, versus normal healthy controls and to study the effect of sleep parameters on cognitive function in these groups. The main observations made were of significantly longer self-reported and polysomnographic TST in patients with refractory epilepsy in comparison to controlled epilepsy and healthy controls. Sleep architecture was also found to be markedly disturbed among epilepsy patients

late childhood. In this essay, we will be talking about development across stages, between 0 to 11 years. Developing disabilities, impairments and illnesses such as epilepsy in childhood can have massive impacts on development. Children are a massive part of our society; they are, after all, the future of this world, and it is vital to understand the factors that impact their development in order to implement effective assistance for those who suffer from illnesses such as epilepsy. Epilepsy is one

Table of Contents Page Introduction………...……………………………………………………………………..……...3 Pediatric Epilepsy……………………………………………………………………...………...3 Classifications of Developmental Delay……………………..………….....................................4 The Association of Pediatric Epilepsy with Developmental Delay……....................................5 Effects of Pediatric Epilepsy and Developmental Delay……………………...….....................6 Conclusion……..…………………………………………….…………………………………...7 Definition of Terms……….……………………………………………………………………

Epilepsy, also known as a seizure disorder, is a chronic neurological condition that affects an estimated 2.9 million people in the United States alone – over half of the cases beginning in childhood (Carlton-Ford et al., 1995). It is characterized by recurrent, and unprovoked seizures, which are abnormal electrical activities in the brain cells, occurring more than 24 hours apart (“Genetic Testing for Epilepsy,” 2012). There are two types of seizures that are characteristic of epilepsy: generalized

appraisal of the various doctors and healthcare professionals. Satisfaction of the treatment outcome (81.8%) was high, with 63.6% reporting an improvement in seizure frequency and 54.5% a reduction in seizure severity, since being under the care of the epilepsy surgery pathway at the KCH. The second aim of the audit was to collect and analyse the positive and negative feedback responses. Many positive views were expressed;

Epilepsy is an increasingly common brain disorder caused by abnormal electrical activity in various parts of the brain. It can result in intermittent episodes of convulsions, unconsciousness and sensory disturbance, among other symptoms (Epilepsy Action Australia, 2016). The nervous system functions by using a combination of chemical and electrical processes to control voluntary (somatic) and involuntary (autonomic) movement. This is achieved through the transmission of signals via specialised

Epilepsy: A Triggering Disorder Ashereena Tanedo Texas A&M International University Table of Contents Abstract 3 Introduction 4 Seizures 4 Types of Seizures 4 Epilepsy 5 History of Epilepsy 5 Types of Epilepsy 5 Causes 6 Symptoms 6 Treatments and Living with Epilepsy 6 Epilepsy Foundation 7 Conclusion 7 Works Cited 9  Abstract Before thorough medical research on epilepsy, it was thought to be a demonic entity causing the sudden movements. With scientific advancements, epilepsy can be characterized

Introduction Epilepsy is a growing disorder in the world. Many people tend to be unaware they have epilepsy due to no diagnosis or believing their seizures are something simple. The epilepsy community of Texas is in great need due to the increasing costs of medication and medical service, lack of programs for diagnosed children and insignificant increase in education concerning epilepsy. The Epilepsy Foundation of Texas (EFTX) and Epilepsy Foundation of Central and South Texas (EFCST) were established

Debbie S. Hadley PTEC 161 Janice Davidson Cerebral Palsy Among the many developmental disabilities known in the world today, “Cerebral Palsy (CP) is the most common motor disability in childhood.” (ythfcku) Cerebral Palsy is the term used to describe a number of different chronic conditions that impair the body’s movement and muscle coordination; this is typically caused by some extent of brain damage. The following paper will go on to inform you about all aspects of cerebral palsy so that