Abstract
Long-term social prognosis of 120 Japanese patients with West syndrome was surveyed
using structured questionnaire at the age of 25.4 years in average. The survey revealed
that ADL score remained null in one-fifth of cases; the majority entered in special
education course for disabled children; only eleven cases were employed as a full-time
worker. As to QOL, 60% of cases were spending daily life with joy. In summary, social
prognosis of West syndrome is generally gloomy, but a proportion of patients can lead
an independent social life, and an enriched social environment is the most influential
factor for better prognosis
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Publication history
Accepted:
August 7,
2001
Received in revised form:
July 4,
2001
Received:
May 15,
2001
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© 2001 Elsevier Science B.V. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
