ArticleEpilepsy & behavior : E&B2023
A single-center survey on physical activity barriers, behaviors and preferences in adults with epilepsy.
Article in Epilepsy & behavior : E&B, 2023. 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, 10 citations in OpenAlex.
- What guidance is available for people with epilepsy wanting to participate in sport and exercise? A narrative review.JSAMS plus · 2026Review
- Physical activity levels may impact on the risk of premature mortality in people with epilepsy.Nature communications · 2025Article
- Examining the role of physical activity in older adults with epilepsy.Epilepsy & behavior reports · 2025Review
- Exercise-produced irisin effects on brain-related pathological conditions.Metabolic brain disease · 2024Review
- Effects of exercise on sleep in patients with epilepsy: A systematic review.Epilepsy & behavior reports · 2024Review
- Developing optimized physical activity interventions for drug-resistant epilepsy: Challenges and lessons learned from a remote exercise intervention pilot trial.Epilepsy & behavior reports · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundImproved understanding of physical activity barriersand preferences in people with epilepsyis needed to successfully design and perform larger, more robust effectivenesstrials.
methodsAdult patients at a single tertiary epilepsy center between January and April 2020 were surveyed. The survey included a validated physical activity questionnaire (Physical Activity Scale for the Elderly) plus 15 items aimed to address 1) perceptions and beliefs regarding physical activity, 2) barriers to routine physical activity, and 3) willingness and ability to participate in a physical activity intervention and 4) current physical abilities, activities, and preferences.
results95 participants with epilepsy (age 42 ± 16.2, 59 % female) completed the survey. Sixty-five participants (68.4 %) reported that they believe that physical activity could improve their seizure frequency. However, 40 % of those surveyed said their neurologist had never talked to them about physical activity. The most commonly reported barriers to physical activity were lack of time (24.7 %) and fear of having a seizure (19.7 %), while barriers to intervention participation included being unable to come to in-person sessions (53 % of those willing to participate),living far away (39.3 %), time constraints (28.6 %), and lack of transportation (21.4 %).
conclusionFuture physical activity studies in people with epilepsy should focus on using tailored interventions that accommodate their unique beliefs and barriers.
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