Study in the Clinical Outcomes and Quality of Life in Epilepsy Patients at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate clinical outcomes of care for patients with epilepsy (PWEs) and assess the quality of life (QOL) for PWEs in Epilepsy Clinic at Bangkok Hospital Headquarters (BHQ). MATERIALS AND METHODS: A cross-sectional descriptive study was conducted at the Epilepsy Clinic in a tertiary care private hospital. The study population included patients with epilepsy who are over 18 years of age. It took place from July 2016 to December 2018. The clinical outcomes were assessed by the frequency of seizures and EQMs standard may be applied to practice as it can resolve the missing necessary clinical data or gaps in care that may be beneficial to improve PWE patient care outcomes.