Department of Neurology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, USA.
Clin Neuropsychol. 2010 Apr;24(3):417-28. doi: 10.1080/13854040802482394. Epub 2009 Feb 10.
Neuropsychologists are in a unique position to be active advocates for patients with epilepsy given their unique understanding of the behavioral and cognitive effects associated the disease, its progression, and its treatment. Neuropsychologists communicate the cognitive and behavioral consequences of epilepsy and its long-term implications to patients, family, school, and employers. In this article we review factors influencing the neuropsychological profile of patients with epilepsy, and discuss common behavioral comorbidities, as well as special issues associated with school placement and long-term planning. We also include a seizure action plan, which is designed to be both an educational tool for individuals with limited epilepsy knowledge, and a way to minimize stigma associated with an event should a seizure occur during school or work.
神经心理学家具有独特的优势，可以成为癫痫患者的积极倡导者，因为他们对与疾病相关的行为和认知影响、疾病进展及其治疗有独特的理解。神经心理学家向患者、家属、学校和雇主传达癫痫的认知和行为后果及其长期影响。在本文中，我们回顾了影响癫痫患者神经心理学特征的因素，并讨论了常见的行为共病，以及与学校安置和长期规划相关的特殊问题。我们还包括了一份癫痫发作行动计划，旨在为癫痫知识有限的个人提供教育工具，并在癫痫发作发生在学校或工作期间尽量减少与之相关的耻辱感。
