title: Quality of life in epilepsy.
abstract: This article will review the various stressors in epilepsy and disease, treatment and psychosocial factors that may contribute to disrupting daily activities and interfering with lifestyles and interests, that impact on overall well-being or quality of life (QOL). We will introduce the concept of illness intrusiveness in epilepsy that reflects disease- and treatment-induced lifestyle disruptions that compromise QOL.
authors.affiliation: University of Toronto, ON. sonia.sarkissian@uhn.on.ca
authors.forename: Sonia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Poochikian-Sarkissian
authors.forename: Richard A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Wennberg
authors.forename: Souraya
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Sidani
authors.forename: Gerald M
authors.initials: GM
authors.lastname: Devins
mesh_terms: D002908:Chronic Disease; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000523:psychology*; D006801:Humans; D011788:Quality of Life