Complementary and alternative approaches used by parents of children with epilepsy on epilepsy management

Isler A., Turan F. D., GÖZÜM S., ÖNCEL S.

EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR, vol.32, pp.156-161, 2014 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Review
  • Volume: 32
  • Publication Date: 2014
  • Doi Number: 10.1016/j.yebeh.2013.12.010
  • Journal Name: EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Page Numbers: pp.156-161
  • Keywords: Child, Parent, Epilepsy management, Complementary and alternative approaches, PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY PATIENTS, MEDICINE USE, THERAPY USE, PREVALENCE, DISEASE, POPULATION, KNOWLEDGE, HEALTH, CANCER, UNIT
  • Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

The aim of this study was to determine the complementary and alternative approaches used by parents of children with epilepsy on epilepsy management. This descriptive study included a total of 304 parents of children with epilepsy aged between 0 and 18 years evaluated at the Pediatric Neurology Clinic of Akdeniz University Hospital in Turkey between January and May 2013. Data were collected by using a questionnaire developed by the researchers.