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Identifying and managing epilepsy in older adults
- Authors:
- AUSTIN Jill, ABDULLA Aza
- Journal article citation:
- Nursing Times, 22.01.13, 2013, pp.20-23.
- Publisher:
- Nursing Times
New-onset epilepsy is increasingly being reported in older people so the symptoms, which differ from those in young people, must be recognised to prevent misdiagnosis. Symptoms can sometimes be mistaken for other conditions, such as dementia or heart disease. This article discusses the presentation, diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy in older people. It also looks at the nursing role in managing epilepsy in older people.
Administration of emergency antiepileptics in staffed care homes for people with intellectual disabilities in High Wycombe: survey of staff training status
- Authors:
- DEEPAK Sharada, OBE Elizabeth, ATTAVAR Rajinish
- Journal article citation:
- Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 6(1), 2012, pp.41-46.
- Publisher:
- Emerald
Management of seizures in people with intellectual disabilities and epilepsy can be challenging. Although there are clear guidelines, implementing them in the community, especially in the non-health sector setting, raises the issue of training staff in the administration of emergency antiepileptic medication. This study looked at the training status of staff in care homes for people
Therapeutic uses of cannabis
- Editor:
- MORGAN David R.
- Publisher:
- Harwood Press
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 156p.,diags.,bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Amsterdam
Report reviewing the scientific evidence for the therapeutic uses of cannabinoids and setting the agenda for change. Discusses the use and adverse effects of the drug for: nausea; multiple sclerosis; pain; epilepsy; glaucoma; and asthma.
Epilepsy: the facts
- Authors:
- HOPKINS Anthony, APPLETON Richard
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
- Publication year:
- 1996
- Pagination:
- 161p.
- Place of publication:
- Oxford
Offers practical facts and advice on epilepsy. Describes the different types of epileptic seizure and epilepsy syndromes in childhood and adult life, and offers an explanation of how epilepsy is investigated. Also looks at the management of epilepsy by drugs and by surgery and covers practical points about living with and coping with epilepsy.
Self-management education for adults with epilepsy (review)
- Authors:
- SHAW E.J., et al
- Publisher:
- John Wiley and Sons
- Publication year:
- 2007
- Pagination:
- 14p., bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- Chichester
There is increased interest in the use of self-management education which helps patients to become 'experts' in their own illness. This is particularly important for people with long-term illnesses, such as epilepsy. Epilepsy self-management programmes can include a variety of actions that can be taken by people with epilepsy to improve their quality of life; such as taking antiepileptic
The successful treatment of psychogenic nonepileptic seizure using a disorder-specific treatment modality
- Authors:
- MYERS Lorna, ZAROFF Charles
- Journal article citation:
- Brief Treatment and Crisis Intervention, 4(4), Winter 2004, pp.343-352.
- Publisher:
- Oxford University Press
Treatment for psychogenic nonepileptic seizure (NES) typically consists of psychopharmacological intervention and psychotherapy. Psychotherapy is believed to be effective in identifying the etiology of the disorder and treating disorder-related comorbidities. However, there is as of yet no clear consensus on the psychotherapeutic methodology most effective in treating NES. In the current case report, group psychotherapy utilizing psychoeducation was employed. Results show clear declines in symptoms of trauma and dissociation and improved coping strategies and quality of life.
The clinical psychologist's handbook of epilepsy: assessment and management
- Editors:
- CULL Christine, GOLDSTEIN Laura H.
- Publisher:
- Routledge
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 240p.,tables,bibliogs.
- Place of publication:
- London
Looks at what epilepsy is and goes on to focus on: neuropsychological assessment; epilepsy and memory; assessment for surgery; the role of anti-epileptic drugs and their impact on cognitive function and behaviour; psychological responses to epilepsy; psychological control of seizures; quality of life; neuropsychological and cognitive assessment of children with epilepsy; assessment and management of behaviour problems in children; and epilepsy and learning difficulties.
Mental health in learning disabilities: a training pack for staff working with people who have dual diagnosis of mental health needs and learning disabilities
- Editors:
- HOLT Geraldine, BOURAS Nick
- Publisher:
- Pavilion
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 192p.
- Place of publication:
- Brighton
- Edition:
- 2nd
Teaching pack aimed at all staff working with people with learning difficulties and mental health problems. Contains material on: the aetiology of learning difficulties; individual, family and social adjustment; emotional disorders; the use of behavioural strategies; challenging behaviour; commonly used medication; mental health service factors; epilepsy in people with learning difficulties;
ABC of psychological medicine: delirium
- Authors:
- BROWN T. M., BOTYLE M. F.
- Journal article citation:
- British Medical Journal, 21.9.02, 2002, pp.644-647.
- Publisher:
- British Medical Association
Delirium is a common cause of disturbed behaviour in medically ill people and is often undetected and poorly managed. It is a condition at the interface of medicine and psychiatry that is all to often owned by neither. Although various terms have been used to describe it, including acute confusional state, acute brain syndrome and acute organic reaction, delirium remains the term used in current diagnostic classifications.
Challenging behaviour and cerebral palsy
- Author:
- PIMM Paul
- Publisher:
- SCOPE
- Publication year:
- 1997
- Pagination:
- 27p.bibliog.
- Place of publication:
- London
This booklet is a basic introduction with a view to providing a greater understanding of challenging behaviour particularly as it relates to adults with cerebral palsy. Some broad strategies for managing challenging behaviour are discussed. Contents include: personal risk factors in cerebral palsy; reasons for challenging behaviour; management of challenging behaviour in cerebral palsy; post assessment; some key learning points; the pharmacological approach.