Effect of carbamazepine on emotional intelligence and mindfulness in patients with partial epilepsy

Authors

  • Amara Gul Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
  • Saima Mehreen Department of Applied Psychology, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, Bahawalpur, Pakistan
  • Admin

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.754

Abstract

Abstract

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of carbamazepine on emotional intelligence and mindfulness in patients with epilepsy.

Method: The repeated-measure case-control study was conducted at the Nishter Hospital, Multan, Bahawal Victoria Hospital, Bahawalpur, and Civil Hospital, Bahawalpur, Pakistan, from April 2017 to March 2018, and comprised patients with partial epilepsy and healthy controls. Baseline data was collected using BarOn Emotional Quotient Inventory and Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised. Subsequent data was collected twice in titration and maintenance phases during carbamazepine therapy for patients, while the controls were on no medication. . Data was analysed using SPSS 20.

Results: Of the 80 subjects, 40(50%) were cases with a mean age of 37.92±9.09 years, and 40(50%) were controls with a mean age of 37.80±9.00 years. The patients had significantly lower emotional intelligence and mindfulness compared to the controls (p<0.001). Patients showed improved emotional intelligence and mindfulness after the therapy compared to their baseline scores (p<0.05).

Conclusion: Carbamazepine was found to be effective in improving emotional intelligence and mindfulness in patients with epilepsy.

Key Words: Epilepsy, Carbamazepine, Mindfulness, Cognition, Continuous...

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Published

2021-01-11

How to Cite

Amara Gul, Saima Mehreen, & Admin. (2021). Effect of carbamazepine on emotional intelligence and mindfulness in patients with partial epilepsy. Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.47391/JPMA.754

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