The aim of the present paper was to describe some formative projects on work integration of patients with epilepsy and mild cognitive deficits, so that similar initiatives may be promoted. The different phases of the formative projects were described: the inclusion criteria, the selection of participants, the assessment instruments, the courses themselves and the final results in terms of working experience. Thirteen participants were selected for each course. Patients were treated in different Lombardy Epilepsy departments, which addressed them to the Epilepsy Center, S. Paolo Hospital, Milan, where the selection took place. Seventy percent of the participants in the formative courses found a job in 1 year, even though most of the positions were temporary. The work integration seemed to be mainly related to the level of intelligence and to verbal memory. We stress the importance of organising similar courses in the future, in the context of wider networks. This will help more patients in acquiring both economic and psychological autonomy from their families

The role of formative courses in the professional integration of patients with epilepsy. An Italian experience / A. Piazzini, M. P. Canevini, P. Somenzi, K. Turner, R. Chifari, R. Canger. - In: NEUROLOGICAL SCIENCES. - ISSN 1590-1874. - 27:5(2006 Nov), pp. 340-344.

The role of formative courses in the professional integration of patients with epilepsy. An Italian experience

M. P. Canevini
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R. Canger
Ultimo
2006

Abstract

The aim of the present paper was to describe some formative projects on work integration of patients with epilepsy and mild cognitive deficits, so that similar initiatives may be promoted. The different phases of the formative projects were described: the inclusion criteria, the selection of participants, the assessment instruments, the courses themselves and the final results in terms of working experience. Thirteen participants were selected for each course. Patients were treated in different Lombardy Epilepsy departments, which addressed them to the Epilepsy Center, S. Paolo Hospital, Milan, where the selection took place. Seventy percent of the participants in the formative courses found a job in 1 year, even though most of the positions were temporary. The work integration seemed to be mainly related to the level of intelligence and to verbal memory. We stress the importance of organising similar courses in the future, in the context of wider networks. This will help more patients in acquiring both economic and psychological autonomy from their families
Epilepsy ; Work integration ; Formative courses
Settore MED/26 - Neurologia
Settore MED/39 - Neuropsichiatria Infantile
nov-2006
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