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Professionals in Epilepsy Care Symposium: Predictors and Methodologies of Epilepsy Self-Management

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Program Length: 150 minutes
Non Credit

Overview

This symposium will review the theory and use ofself-management care in people with epilepsy and other chronic healthdisorders. There will be presentations of research regarding key components,outcomes, and predictors of effective self-management in epilepsy. Selectedinterventions that enhance knowledge and self-efficacy, change behavior, orincrease coping and social support will be explored. Community and Web-basedsupports and programs will be discussed as innovative ways of enhancingself-management outside of clinical practice settings.

Learner Outcomes

  • Apply thetheory of self management in counseling and educating patients with epilepsy
  • Identifythree predictors of successful self management for individuals living withepilepsy
  • Evaluatethe psychosocial factors and behavioral inverventions that can positivelyimpact self management
  • Listresources and support networks that may improve patient competence.

Target Audience

Nurses, physicians, psychiatrists, psychologists, socialworkers, epilepsy educators and other professionals in epilepsy care

Program

Co-Chairs: Sandra M. Cushner Weinstein, PT, LCSW-C and PatriciaO. Shafer, RN, M.N.

Opening Remarks: Patient Perspective vs. MedicalPerspective
Sandra M. Cushner Weinstein, PT, LCSW-C

Theory of Self-Management
Colleen Dilorio, RN, Ph.D.

Epilepsy Self-Management in Clinical Practice: What WeDo and Know
Patricia O. Shafer, RN, M.N.

Educational Methods: Role of Education andSelf-Advocacy for People with Epilepsy
Janice M. Buelow, RN, Ph.D.

Programs to Support Self-Management
Colleen Dilorio, RN, Ph.D.

Psychosocial Methods: Resiliency and Adaptive Coping:The Role of Camps and Support Groups
Sandra M. Cushner Weinstein, PT, LCSW-C

Cognitive Behavior Therapy Targeting Seizure Triggers
Donna Andrews, Ph.D.

Cognitive Behavior Therapy for Nonepileptic Seizures
W. Curt LaFrance, Jr., M.D., M.P.H.