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Information Needs and Tools for People with Epilepsy and Depression

Epilepsy | Depression

Over 30% of people with epilepsy also struggle with a mental health disorder, the most common one being depression. Depression can make epilepsy symptoms more severe and harder to manage, making it difficult for people with epilepsy and depression to adhere to their treatment plans. This can lead to a lower quality of life for people living with both conditions. This study aims to identify the information and tools people with epilepsy need to help manage their depression.

To support this process, our team is conducting a questionnaire, focus group and World Café interviews to better understand the information needs of people living with epilepsy and depression, as well as the tools that may help them manage their condition. This study seeks to address the following research questions:

1. What are the information needs of people with epilepsy who are affected by depression?
2. What tools are available to facilitate the management of depression in epilepsy?

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Conditions de participation

  • Sexe:

    Male, Female, Intersex

  • Âges admissibles:

    18 and up

Critères de participation

Inclusion Criteria:
1. Belong to one of the following categories: adults with epilepsy and a depression diagnosis (diagnosed by a health professional or self-reported using a validated depression screening tool), epileptologists, other health care professionals (e.g. neuropsychiatric, clinical psychologists) involved in the care of epilepsy patients, people from an epilepsy lay organization
2. Able to provide informed consent
3. Able to understand, read and write in English
Exclusion Criteria:
1. Children
2. People with moderate to severe developmental delay
3. Non-English speaking individuals

Lieu de l'étude

University of Calgary
University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta
Canada

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University of Calgary
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ID de l'étude: REB25-0768