This study is a two-arm controlled interventional study designed to evaluate the effect of a Kolcaba's Comfort Theory-based educational intervention on the quality of life of patients with epilepsy. Eligible participants will be assigned to either an intervention group or a control group. Participants in the intervention group will receive a structured educational program developed according to the principles of Kolcaba's Comfort Theory in addition to routine care, whereas participants in the control group will receive routine care only. Quality of life assessments will be conducted at baseline and after the intervention period using validated measurement instruments. The primary objective is to determine whether the theory-based educational intervention improves the quality of life of patients with epilepsy compared with routine care.
Being 18 years of age or older
Having a diagnosis of epilepsy for at least 6 months
Being able to read and write in Turkish
Having access to a reachable telephone for communication
Presence of psychiatric disorders affecting cognitive processes (e.g., dementia, schizophrenia)
Having chronic diseases other than epilepsy
Being pregnant
Willingness to withdraw from the study at any stage
Parallel
Kolcaba Comfort Theory-Based Educational Program
BehavioralThis intervention consists of a structured educational program based on Kolcaba's Comfort Theory. The program is designed to improve comfort and quality of life in patients with epilepsy. It includes planned educational sessions addressing physical, psychospiritual, sociocultural, and environmental comfort needs. The education is delivered by the researcher in addition to routine clinical care.
Quality of Life in Patients with Epilepsy (QOLIE-31)
The primary outcome is the quality of life of patients with epilepsy. Quality of life will be assessed using a validated epilepsy-specific quality of life scale before and after the Kolcaba Comfort Theory-based educational intervention. Changes in quality of life scores between baseline and post-intervention measurements will be analyzed.
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