Experiences of emotional and psychosocial functioning after frontal lobe resection for epilepsy.
Högskolan Väst, Avdelningen för omvårdnad - avancerad nivå ; Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Gothenburg (SWE) and Department of Neurology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg (SWE) ; Department of Psychology, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg (SWE) ; Department of Nursing, Umeå University, Umeå (SWE) ; Department of Neurology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg (SWE) and Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg (SWE), 2021
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PURPOSE: Frontal lobe resection (FLR) is the second most common epilepsy surgery procedure in adults. Few studies address neuropsychological consequences after FLR. The aim of this study was to explore patients' and relatives' experiences of cognitive, emotional and social cognitive functioning after frontal lobe epilepsy surgery. METHODS: Semi-structured interviews were held with 14 patients having gone through FLR as adults during the years 2000-2016 and 12 of their relatives. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and analyzed with inductive qualitative content analysis. RESULTS: Positive as well as negative consequences were described both by patients and relatives. Feelings of relief and an increased capacity to experience emotions of well-being were mainly experienced as related to seizure freedom. A newfound autonomy and a more grown-up identity as opposed to a self-image based on epilepsy was also highlighted. However, results also showed that even for seizure free patients, FLR could give rise to negative experiences, the most prominent of which were mental fatigue, lowered mood and social withdrawal. Coping strategies included planning ahead to avoid mental exhaustion. Over all, respondents considered that the epilepsy surgery had been a risk well worth taking and that positive consequences outweighed the negative ones. CONCLUSIONS: This study shows a range of positive as well as negative outcomes after FLR for epilepsy. The findings indicate that lowered mood and mental fatigue could affect the life situation in a negative way, regardless of seizure outcome. This is important to consider in the preoperative counselling of patients and their families, as well as in the postsurgical follow-up. It is also crucial that the epilepsy surgery team has the possibility to offer rehabilitation and support to families regarding these aspects after surgery. ; This work was supported by grants from the Swedish State under the agreement between the Swedish Government and the County Councils, the ALF-agreement ...
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Experiences of emotional and psychosocial functioning after frontal lobe resection for epilepsy.
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| Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Ljunggren, Sofia ; Winblad, Stefan ; Hällgren Graneheim, Ulla ; Malmgren, Kristina ; Ozanne, Anneli |
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| Veröffentlichung: | Högskolan Väst, Avdelningen för omvårdnad - avancerad nivå ; Department of Clinical Neuroscience, Institute of Neuroscience and Physiology, Sahlgrenska Academy at Gothenburg University, Gothenburg (SWE) and Department of Neurology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg (SWE) ; Department of Psychology, Gothenburg University, Gothenburg (SWE) ; Department of Nursing, Umeå University, Umeå (SWE) ; Department of Neurology, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, Gothenburg (SWE) and Institute of Health and Care Sciences, Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Gothenburg (SWE), 2021 |
| Medientyp: | academicJournal |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108077 |
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