Wordless intervention for people with epilepsy and learning disabilities (WIELD): a randomised controlled feasibility trial

Mengoni, Silvana E., Gates, Bob ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7822-6905, Parkes, Georgina, Wellsted, David, Barton, Garry, Ring, Howard, Khoo, Mary Ellen, Monji-Patel, Deela, Friedli, Karin, Zia, Asif, Irvine, Lisa and Durand, Marie-Anne (2016) Wordless intervention for people with epilepsy and learning disabilities (WIELD): a randomised controlled feasibility trial. BMJ Open, 6 (11). e012993. ISSN 2044-6055

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Abstract

Objective: To investigate the feasibility of a full-scale randomized controlled trial of a picture booklet to improve quality of life for people with epilepsy and learning disabilities.
Trial design: A randomized controlled feasibility trial. Randomisation was not blinded and was conducted using a centralised secure database and a blocked 1:1 allocation ratio.
Setting: Epilepsy clinics in one English NHS Trust.
Participants: Patients with learning disabilities and epilepsy who had: a seizure within the last 12 months, meaningful communication, and a carer with sufficient proficiency in English.
Intervention: Participants in the intervention group used a picture booklet with a trained researcher, and a carer present. These participants kept the booklet, and were asked to use it at least twice more. The control group received treatment as usual, and were provided with a booklet at the end of the study.
Outcomes: Seven feasibility criteria were used relating to recruitment, attrition, data collection, potential effect on epilepsy-related quality of life (ELDQOL) at 4, 12, and 20-week follow-ups, potential to calculate cost-effectiveness, feasibility of methodology and acceptability of the intervention.
Outcome: The recruitment rate of eligible patients was 34% and the target of 40 participants was reached. There was minimal missing data and attrition, and a positive indication of the potential for a cost-effectiveness analysis. The booklet and study methods were positively received. An intention to treat analysis was performed. Data from the outcome measures suggest a benefit from the intervention on the ELDQOL behaviour and mood subscales at 4 and 20-weeks follow-up. No adverse events were reported.
Conclusions: All feasibility criteria were fully or partially met, therefore confirming feasibility of a definitive trial.

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Subjects:	Medicine and health > Nursing
Depositing User:	Bob Gates
Date Deposited:	28 Oct 2016 13:11
Last Modified:	28 Aug 2021 07:07
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