Document Type
Report
Abstract
Epilepsy is a neurological disease that affects more than 50 million people throughout the world. Having unpredictable and spontaneous seizures can make patients feel overwhelmed because they believe they have no control over how or when their seizures occur. To help provide insight on the nature of patient’s seizures, Epilepsy Monitoring Units (EMUs) were developed. This study aimed to evaluate the relationship between a patient’s length of stay against the stress and comfort experienced by the patient. The survey used to evaluate stress and comfort levels was the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit Comfort Questionnaire (EMUCQ), which was given on the first and fourth day of the patient’s stay in the EMU. Although a trend was noted in the data, this change in stress and comfort levels could not be attributed to the patient’s length of stay.
Publication Date
12-1-2023
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Recommended Citation
Solis, Jacqueline, "Does Length of Stay Affect Patients' Comfort Levels in the Epilepsy Monitoring Unit?" (2023). 2023 Fall Honors Capstone Projects. 3.
https://mavmatrix.uta.edu/honors_fall2023/3