Objective: To see what keeps people with seizures from exercising and see how they can increase their belief that they can exercise and that exercise will help them. Study Population: 50 adults with seizures Design: In this protocol, we will pilot the use of an educational intervention to provide people with seizure disorders an opportunity to learn about the benefits of exercise and learn specifically what types of exercise to incorporate into their daily lives. Outcome Measures: To assess the effectiveness of the educational intervention, we will use pre and post intervention measures including seizure specific measures of self-efficacy (belief that they can exercise) and outcome expectations (belief that exercise will help them) for exercise. To assess changes in physical activity, seizure frequency, and mood, we will monitor physical activity and seizure calendars, activity monitor recordings, and mood rating scales.
- INCLUSION CRITERIA: Able to use seizure calendars to record seizures throughout the study English speaking Able to provide informed consent Diagnosed with epilepsy by standard clinical criteria. Age 18 years and older Enrolled in evaluation and treatment of epilepsy protocol 01-N-0139 EXCLUSION CRITERIA: Do not have health care provider clearance to participate in a physical activity program