Quality of Life among Epileptic Patients after Vagus Nerve Stimulator Implan tation: A Cross-Sectional Study
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https://doi.org/10.48165/jiafm.2024.46.1(Suppl).24Keywords:
Quality of Life, Epileptic patient, and Vagus nerve stimulatorAbstract
Globally, epilepsy affects people of all ages, races, social groups, and both sexes. Over 70 million individuals worldwide suffer from epilepsy, one of the most prevalent and dangerous brain disorders. In cases where resective surgery is not feasible or the patient rejects it, vagus nerve stimulation is a well-researched and efficacious technique for treating refractory epilepsy in addition to antiseizure medication. This study aims to assess the quality of life for epileptic patients with vagus nerve stimulator implantation. A quantitative cross-sectional design was conducted in outpatient clinics at Dr. Saad Al-Watari for Neurological Sciences Teaching Hospital and Neurosugery Teaching Hospital at Baghdad Governorate. The study period extended from December 2023 to January 2024. Nonprob ability purposive sampling was used which included 1,000 patients visiting the outpatient clinics (epilepsy consultation). Data were collected using a questionnaire from January to March 2024. The study instruments consisted of two parts. First, the demographic sheet comprised sociodemographic information about the participants. The second part contained the evaluation of the standard of living for epileptic patients. The collected data were examined using SPSS version 26. The study comprised 100 patients with an average age of 32 ± 10 years. The mean (QOL-SF-36) score was 2.20 ± .739. One hundred (54.8%) of participants had a moderate quality of life.The study’s sample of epileptic patients had a moderate mean quality of life. Improved quality of life (QOL) is linked to VNS treatment for drug-resistant epilepsy.
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