Effectiveness of an Acceptance and Commitment Program to Improve the Quality of Life of a Sample of Patients with Psychomotor Epilepsy

Abstract

The study aimed to develop an acceptance and commitment program to improve the quality of life for a sample of patients with psychomotor epilepsy. The study included (10) patients suffering from epilepsy, who were divided into two groups: an experimental group and a control group, with each group consisting of (5) patients experiencing psychomotor seizures. The program was delivered to the experimental group and consisted of (14) sessions, held twice a week, with each session lasting approximately one hour. A quasi-experimental design was utilized, and a quality of life scale along with the acceptance and commitment program developed by the researcher was employed. Statistical results indicated the effectiveness of the program in improving the quality of life of the experimental group, with sustained improvements in disease management after the program's completion and during the follow-up period. A series of recommendations were provided.