Epilepsy Journey: A proof of concept trial of a Web-based executive functioning intervention for adolescents with epilepsy.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine the preliminary feasibility and acceptability of a Web-based program, Epilepsy Journey, to improve executive function behaviors in adolescents with epilepsy.

Methods

We conducted a proof of concept single-arm pilot trial of Epilepsy Journey with 31 adolescents (average age = 15.3 ± 1.3 years) who had an epilepsy diagnosis and executive function (EF) deficits on the caregiver-report version of the Behavior Rating Inventory of Executive Function (BRIEF). Epilepsy Journey coupled a gamified problem-solving website comprised of 10 learning modules targeting EF deficits (eg, working memory, organization, problem-solving) with Skype sessions with a trained therapist. Outcomes included feasibility (attrition, sessions completed) and acceptability (satisfaction

SUBMITTER: Modi AC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6778683 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature