Failed transition to independence in young adults with epilepsy: The role of loneliness.

Purpose: Many young adults with epilepsy are still living with their parents ('failed transition to independence') despite reaching the adult age. This study evaluated patient-related variables and measures of loneliness correlated to 'failed transition to independence' in adults, 25-30 years of age, with (childhood-onset) epilepsy.

Methods: Patients with (childhood-onset) epilepsy and 25-30 years of age were recruited from Epilepsy Center Kempenhaeghe.