Health-related quality of life improvement via telemedicine for epilepsy: printed versus SMS-based education intervention.
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| Title: | Health-related quality of life improvement via telemedicine for epilepsy: printed versus SMS-based education intervention. |
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| Authors: | Lua, Pei Lin, Neni, Widiasmoro Selamat |
| Source: | Quality of Life Research. Oct2013, Vol. 22 Issue 8, p2123-2132. 10p. |
| Subjects: | Treatment of epilepsy, Quality of life, Telemedicine, Text messages, Medical education, Physician-patient relations |
| Abstract: | Background: Improving health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among people with epilepsy (PWE) has become the focus of various treatment programmes and behavioural interventions which continue to be challenging to both patients and healthcare professionals. Aims and objectives: To investigate the impact of SMS-based epilepsy education programme on PWE’s HRQoL status and to determine the predictors for good HRQoL. Methods: Eligible epilepsy out-patients from three public hospitals in East Coast Peninsular Malaysia were randomized into two groups: intervention (IG) and control (CG). Patients in the CG were supplied with only printed epilepsy educational module, while those in the IG additionally received short message service (SMS) from the Mobile Epilepsy Educational System (MEES). The Malay Quality of Life in Epilepsy Inventory- 30 ( MQOLIE- 30) was utilized for HRQoL assessment. Descriptive statistics, paired t test, analysis of covariance and multiple logistic regression were employed for data analyses (SPSS 16). Results: One hundred and forty-four PWE were recruited for the study (age = 30.5 ± 11.8; unmarried = 60.4 %; education level ≤ SPM/Cambridge O’ level = 76.4 %; illness duration > 5 years = 51.1 %). After controlling for possible confounders, IG exhibited positive changes in HRQoL profile compared to CG particularly in Seizure Worry, Overall Quality of Life, Emotional Well- Being,Social Functioning and Overall Score ( p < 0.05). After adjusting for covariates, being employed and receiving additional SMS-based epilepsy education programme emerged as the significant predictors of good HRQoL among PWE. Conclusion: Receiving continuous SMS-based epilepsy information from the MEES seemed to generate positive impacts on PWE’s overall HRQoL. This study has provided a basis for future innovations to inspire efforts in ensuring the welfare and HRQoL of PWE and their families. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
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