Development of a measure to assess the impact of epilepsy on people with an intellectual disability: The Glasgow Epilepsy Outcome Scale - Client version (GEOS-C)

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Background: Epilepsy is common in people with intellectual disability, yet clinicians and researchers seldom obtain information directly from the client. The development and preliminary validation of a novel measure for use with people with mild to moderate intellectual disabilities is described. Methods: Focus group methods (6 groups; 24 p articipants) identified issues of concern, and qualitative analysis (NUD*IST) was applied to derive items and themes for a draft scale. Psychometric scale...

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Authors: Watkins, J; Espie, C; Curtice, L; Mantala, K; Corp, A

• Journal: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research
• Volume: 50
• Issue: 3
• Pages: 161-171
• Publication date: 2006-03-01
• DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00714.x
• EISSN: 1365-2788
• ISSN: 0964-2633
• Language: English
• Keywords: Seizures; Measurement; Outcome; Quality of life; Mental retardation