Quality of life in narcolepsy

Meeta Goswami

doi:10.1016/j.jsmc.2012.03.006

Quality of life in narcolepsy

Meeta Goswami

Neurology

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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	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsmc.2012.03.006
Publication status	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

Neuropsychology and Physiological Psychology
Clinical Psychology
Clinical Neurology
Psychiatry and Mental health

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Goswami, M. (2012). Quality of life in narcolepsy. Sleep Medicine Clinics, 7(2), 341-351. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsmc.2012.03.006

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