A network analysis of ego depletion and self-management in patients with epilepsy: differences across seizure frequencies.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-management is essential for epilepsy control, yet many patients struggle with it, partly due to ego depletion. The interaction between ego depletion and self-management remains poorly understood in this population. This study employed network analysis to examine the interplay between ego depletion and self-management in patients with epilepsy, and to compare network structures across seizure frequency groups.

Methods

A total of 655 patients with epilepsy completed validated self-report measures assessing ego depletion and self-management. Symptom-level associations were examined using network analysis, focusing on central and bridging components. Network comparison tests were conducted to assess differences across seizure frequency groups.

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SUBMITTER: Yin X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12441827 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature