Apathy in Epilepsy

Jong Geun Seo

doi:10.1007/978-981-97-1821-4_15

Apathy in Epilepsy

Jong Geun Seo

Department of Medicine

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Apathy is a state of decreased motivation characterized by a decline in goal-directed behavior, goal-directed cognition, and emotional responsiveness. It is linked to a decline in the quality of life and hampers the patient’s capacity to engage in social activities, selfcare, and rehabilitation programs. The occurrence of apathy has been linked to damage in the prefrontal cortex and basal ganglia. However, little research has been conducted on apathy in people with epilepsy (PWE), so the exact pathophysiological mechanism remains unknown. The duration of antiepileptic drug intake was related to apathy in PWE. The diagnosis of apathy holds significant importance, necessitating the use of proper assessment tools tailored for PWE. This review describes apathy in PWE, exploring its clinical significance and implications.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Neuropsychiatric Manifestations in Neurological Diseases
Publisher	Springer Singapore
Pages	147-149
Number of pages	3
ISBN (Electronic)	9789819718214
ISBN (Print)	9789819718207
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-97-1821-4_15
State	Published - 1 Jan 2024

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Apathy
Epilepsy

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