@article{ref1,
title="Socioeconomic accompaniments of severe epilepsy",
journal="Epilepsia",
year="1988",
author="Thompson, P. J. and Oxley, J.",
volume="29 Suppl 1",
number="",
pages="S9-18",
abstract="Limited quantitative research has been undertaken on the social accompaniments of severe epilepsy. In this study we present new data from 92 patients with uncontrolled seizures necessitating admission to a special assessment unit in the United Kingdom. Comprehensive information on the medical, educational, and social history of each subject was obtained; moreover, they completed the Social Problems Questionnaire, which examines the respondent's level of satisfaction with various aspects of living including employment, finances, housing, etc. Thirty-nine percent of the sample reported moderate or severe dissatisfaction in four problem areas. The most frequently reported problems were with social contacts (73%) and employment (71%). The significance of these findings is discussed and some remedial strategies outlined.<p /><p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0013-9580",
doi="",
url="http://dx.doi.org/"
}