Abstract
Theoretical constructs defining quality of life (QOL) and the significance of measuring quality of life in chronic illnesses are discussed. Narcolepsy can be a very disabling condition with negative consequences on the physical, mental, and social well-being of some affected individuals. Pharmacologic treatment may not be optimal. To alleviate the compound effects of this disorder, a comprehensive, person-centered and family-centered approach incorporating pharmacologic and psychosocial management with multidisciplinary clinicians working as a team will improve the quality of care and QOL of people with narcolepsy.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 341-351 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Sleep Medicine Clinics |
| Volume | 7 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jun 2012 |
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Keywords
- Health-related quality of life in narcolepsy
- Narcolepsy
- Non-pharmacologic management of narcolepsy
- Psychosocial management of narcolepsy
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Psychiatry and Mental health
- Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
- Clinical Psychology
- Clinical Neurology
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Quality of life in narcolepsy. / Goswami, Meeta.
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