Chronobiological aspects of epileptic phenomena: a literature review, implications for nursing and suggestions for research.
Every physiologic and psychologic variable studied heretofore demonstrates rhythmic fluctuations. Chronobiology is the field of study which examines these fluctuations. Chronobiology is highly significant to nursing practice, since human responses are affected by these rhythmic fluctuations. A review of the literature produced little information on epilepsy chronobiology. The status of research in epilepsy chronobiology remains at the basic science level. Continued research is a priority before nursing can use epilepsy chronobiology knowledge in the clinical setting.
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Harborview Medical Center, Seattle, Washington 98106.
D002909:Chronobiology Phenomena; D002940:Circadian Rhythm; D004569:Electroencephalography; D004777:Environment; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D006801:Humans; D010470:Perceptual Masking; D010507:Periodicity; D012106:Research / Q000592:standards*; D013493:Suprachiasmatic Nucleus / Q000502:physiology