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ArticleEpilepsy & behavior : E&B2015

A dyadic model of living with epilepsy based on the perspectives of adults with epilepsy and their support persons.

Elizabeth Reisinger Walker, Christina Barmon, Robin E McGee, George Engelhard, Claire E Sterk, Colleen DiIorio, Nancy J Thompson

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Article in Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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6 citing papers in PubMed, 12 citations in OpenAlex.

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Authors and funding

7 authors at 2 institutions in 1 country.

Elizabeth Reisinger WalkerRollins School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management, Emory University, USA. Electronic address: ereisin@emory.edu.
Christina BarmonDepartment of Sociology, Georgia State University, USA.
Robin E McGeeRollins School of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University, USA.
George EngelhardDivision of Educational Studies, Emory University, USA.
Claire E SterkRollins School of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University, USA.
Colleen DiIorioRollins School of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University, USA.
Nancy J ThompsonRollins School of Public Health, Department of Behavioral Sciences and Health Education, Emory University, USA.
Emory University · USGeorgia State University · US

Funding

IRACDA Fellowships in Research and Science Training (FIRST)K12GM000680 · NIGMS · EMORY UNIVERSITY · PI BROWN, LOU ANN S, MCCARTY, NAEL A · 2000 to 2024
$41.2M
NIGMS NIH HHS K12 GM000680NIGMS NIH HHS K12GM00680-05
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Epilepsy is a chronic condition that significantly affects the lives of individuals with epilepsy and their support persons, though few studies have examined the experiences of both. To examine these experiences and explore the interpersonal relationships between dyad members, we conducted in-depth interviews with 22 persons with epilepsy and 16 support persons. Data analysis was guided by a grounded theory perspective. We developed a model that shows how epilepsy impacts the lives of both persons with epilepsy and their support persons and how the experiences of persons with epilepsy and supporters influence one another. The core model elements were seizure and treatment factors, relationship characteristics, self-management, seizure control, support provided, illness intrusiveness, and quality of life. Persons with epilepsy moved through the model in five trajectories depending on seizure control, relationship type, and gender. Support providers followed four trajectories based on seizure control, perception of burden, and support for themselves. Persons with epilepsy and their primary support providers have varied experiences in how epilepsy affects their lives. This model could serve as a basis for future research and intervention efforts focused on ways to reduce illness intrusiveness and improve quality of life for persons with epilepsy and their supporters.

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Interpersonal RelationsQuality of LifeAdultChronic DiseaseEpilepsyFemaleHumansInterviews as TopicQualitative ResearchSeizuresSelf CareSickness Impact ProfileEpilepsyQuality of lifeSeizure controlSelf-managementSocial support

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PMID26515151
PMCPMC4674340
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