Neurological Institute Outcomes
Epilepsy
Pediatric Epilepsy
Pediatric Epilepsy: Effect of Treatment on Mood
2009 – 2021
Medical Patients — CES-DC (N = 237)
A total of 237 medically treated pediatric epilepsy patients seen from 2009 through 2021 had 2 Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale (CES-DC) scores at least 180 days apart. Of these, 28% improved, 39% remained stable, and 32% worsened. Clinically meaningful change was defined as a total point change of ≥ 5 based on one-half the standard deviation of the baseline score.¹ Median time between questionnaire completions was 1058 days (range, 182-3891).
Surgical Patients — CES-DC (N = 78)
A total of 78 surgically treated pediatric epilepsy patients seen from 2009 through 2021 had 2 Center for Epidemiological Studies-Depression scale (CES-DC) scores at least 180 days apart. Of these, 46% improved, 30% remained stable, and 24% worsened. Clinically meaningful change was defined as a total point change of ≥ 5 based on one-half the standard deviation of the baseline score.¹ Median time between questionnaire completions was 443.5 days (range, 181-2645).
Pediatric Epilepsy: Effect of Treatment on Quality of Life
2008 – 2021
Medical Patients (N = 689)
A total of 689 medically treated pediatric epilepsy patients seen from 2008 through 2021 had 2 Child’s Overall QOL scores at least 180 days apart. Of these, 30% improved, 46% remained stable, and 24% worsened. Clinically meaningful change was defined as a total point change of ≥ 1 based on one-half the standard deviation of the baseline score.¹ Median time between questionnaire completions was 1372 days (range, 181-3959).
Surgical Patients (N = 242)
A total of 242 surgically treated pediatric epilepsy patients seen from 2008 through 2021 had 2 Child’s Overall QOL scores at least 180 days apart. Of these, 62% improved, 27% remained stable, and 10% worsened. Clinically meaningful change was defined as a total point change of ≥ 1 based on one-half the standard deviation of the baseline score.¹ Median time between questionnaire completions was 537.5 days (range, 184-3552).
