title: The development of a questionnaire to assess knowledge of epilepsy: 2--Knowledge of own condition.
abstract: In a previous paper, a questionnaire to assess general knowledge of epilepsy (E.K.P.--G) was described (same authors). In the present paper, the development of a complementary questionnaire providing a profile of the individual's knowledge of his or her own condition is described. Results from external validation, item refinement and a clinical trial suggest this measure (the Epilepsy Knowledge Profile--Personal) provides a valid and comprehensive assessment profile which has considerable practical applications.
authors.affiliation: Department of Psychology, Epilepsy Centre, Quarriers Village, Bridge of Weir, Renfrewshire, Scotland, UK.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Jarvie
authors.forename: C A
authors.initials: CA
authors.lastname: Espie
authors.forename: M J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Brodie
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D012050:Rehabilitation, Vocational / Q000523:psychology; D012803:Sick Role; D012917:Social Adjustment
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants