Uncovering Key Elements of an Executive Functioning Intervention in Adolescents: Epilepsy Journey.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The extent to which tailored executive functioning (EF) interventions lead to improvements in other areas of functioning in adolescents with epilepsy is unknown. The types of problems that youth select to practice EF skills during tailored interventions has not been documented. This study aimed to systematically evaluate: 1) the EF problems and strategies selected during a tailored EF intervention for youth with epilepsy, and 2) impact of a tailored intervention on specific problems for subgroups who choose to practice EF skills in those areas.

Method

We conducted secondary data analyses of a proof-of-concept clinical trial of a tailored web-based EF intervention for youth with epilepsy. Baseline and 2-months post-intervention questionnaire data were included. A co

SUBMITTER: Gutierrez-Colina AM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9306351 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature