1. Self-management in children and young people with epilepsy: A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis.
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Mooney, Orla, McNicholl, Aoife, Lambert, Veronica, and Gallagher, Pamela
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EPILEPSY & psychology , *DRUGS , *MEDICAL ethics , *PATIENT compliance , *PRIVACY , *HEALTH self-care , *SELF-management (Psychology) , *SYSTEMATIC reviews , *SOCIAL support , *META-synthesis , *CHILDREN - Abstract
The aim of this review was to conduct a meta-synthesis of qualitative studies exploring the self-management experiences, attitudes and perspectives of children and young people (CYP) living with epilepsy. Five databases were systematically searched up to September 2019. Fourteen papers were included. One analytical theme: self-management strategies was generated informed by four descriptive themes; concealment; medicine adherence; self-monitoring of activities; and seeking social support. The synthesis identified that while CYP with epilepsy engage in specific self-management strategies, there is limited evidence in understanding self-management and the processes underlying the use of it. Future research examining self-management in childhood is required. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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