The authors studied upon the epileptics on regular treatment in each of three general hospitals in Kwangju, to evaluate their psychological status with the method of an objective psychological test, MMPI (Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory), Korean standardized edition.
Following results were obtained :
1. Mean T score of each scale distributed between 50 and 60.
2. This score was a little higher than that of normal Korean.
3. Hs scale revealed the highest rising, and followed by Hy.
4. T score above 60 was most frequent in Ma scale, and followed by Hs, Hy, and Pa.
5. T score above 70 was most frequent in Hy, Sc, and Pa scale successively.
6. According to profile interpretation, 16 men and 7 women were regarded to have psychological difficulties. In man, the neurotic pattern was especially significant.
With these regards, in addition to medication, psychological approach should be considered in clinical setting to provide comprehensive care for epileptics.
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