CANADIAN RESEARCH · 2011 SURVEY
The impact beyond seizures.
The Impact of Epilepsy on Canadians survey explored how adults living with epilepsy experienced daily life, healthcare, employment, and support.
About this research
Conducted by Leger Marketing, the survey gathered responses from 671 adults across Canada between August and October 2011, in English and French. These findings describe that survey group at that time; they are not current population estimates.
Listening to lived experience.
EVERYDAY LIFE
Independence & inclusion
Respondents identified challenges involving independence, stigma, social connections, and opportunities to work.
HEALTH & SUPPORT
Access matters
The survey also examined seizure control, treatment experiences, specialist care, and access to community and government support.
Explore the findings.
NATIONAL FINDINGS · PDF
Survey background & highlights
Read about the survey approach, national findings, and challenges reported by participants.
REGIONAL FINDINGS · PDF
Ontario & across Canada
Explore findings for Ontario, Western Canada, Quebec, and Atlantic Canada. Ontario appears on page two.
Research credits
The Canadian Epilepsy Alliance shared the survey findings. The research was conducted by Leger Marketing with funding from UCB Canada Inc.
