Subjective Experiences of Epilepsy Surgery in Adults

摘要: This chapter reviews the limited literature on patients’ subjective expectations and experiences of epilepsy surgery. Patients with drug-resistant have widespread fears misconceptions about surgery often see it as a “last resort.” Their include driving, employment, greater independence, better social life, well less likely changes such improved memory cognition. more practical been shown to be consider success. Certain gender racial differences also emerged in few studies. Adjustment life after surgery, especially need discard sick role for those who become seizure-free, has take several years.