The subjective handicap of epilepsy A new approach to measuring treatment outcome (original) (raw)

The impact of epilepsy extends beyond the mere occurrence of seizures, significantly affecting quality of life across various domains including social, emotional, and occupational aspects. Efforts have been made to develop outcome measures that accurately reflect these experiences, with emphasis on the subjective handicaps faced by individuals with epilepsy. This paper advocates for a new approach to measuring treatment outcomes focused on subjective handicap, highlighting its sensitivity in capturing changes in quality of life post-intervention.