TY  - JOUR
PY  - 1988//
TI  - Socioeconomic accompaniments of severe epilepsy
JO  - Epilepsia
A1  - Thompson, P. J.
A1  - Oxley, J.
SP  - S9
EP  - 18
VL  - 29 Suppl 1
IS  - 
N2  - 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>
LA  - en
SN  - 0013-9580
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/
ID  - ref1
ER  -