This review considers how young people's Quality of Life (QoL) is affected by the symptoms of Tourette Syndrome (TS). The construct of QoL aims to capture how satisfied a person is with their level of functioning in life, rather than assuming that those with mild symptoms have a higher QoL than those with severe symptoms. This may be particularly relevant in TS, where a strong relationship between symptom severity and well-being has not been established. The research into QoL in TS is limited, but there is a wide body of evidence that suggests TS can impair functioning across many domains. This research reminds us that individuals with TS are coping with more than just tics. Rage attacks, attention and learning difficulties, obsessions and compulsions are also experienced by individuals with TS and can have an equally significant impact on their life.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:bl.uk/oai:ethos.bl.uk:634581 |
| Date | January 2007 |
| Creators | Cutler, D. |
| Publisher | University College London (University of London) |
| Source Sets | Ethos UK |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
| Source | http://discovery.ucl.ac.uk/1444618/ |
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