Current norms and practices in using a seizure diary for managing epilepsy: A scoping review
South African Family Practice
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64(1): 1-9, 21 September 2022. Figures, Tables
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ABSTRACT
Epilepsy is a chronic and debilitating condition affecting people of all ages in many nations. Healthcare practitioners look for effective ways to track patients' seizures, and a seizure diary is one of the methods used. This scoping review sought to identify current norms and practices for using seizure diaries to manage epilepsy. Method:
A scoping review was performed by screening relevant studies and identifying themes, categories and subcategories.Results:
A total of 1125 articles were identified from the database; 46 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility, of which 23 articles were selected. The majority (48%) of the studies were prospective studies. The majority (65%) of the articles were studies conducted in the United States. The themes identified were types of seizure diaries used in clinical practice, contents and structure of a standardized seizure diary, the use and efficacy of seizure diaries in medicine and challenges relating to using a seizure diary for patient management.Conclusion:
The study revealed that a seizure diary remains a relevant tool in managing epilepsy. The two forms of diaries in use are electronic and paper-based diaries. The high cost of data and the expensive devices required to access electronic diaries make it unsuitable in a resource-limited setting. Despite its disadvantages, imperfections and inadequacies, the paper-based diary is still relevant for managing patients with epilepsy in resource-limited settings. Contribution This study reviewed the literature to find the current norms and practices in using seizure diaries. The benefits of the different formats were emphasized
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Asunto principal:
Convulsiones
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Atención a la Salud
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Epilepsia
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Artículos Domésticos
Tipo de estudio:
Guía de Práctica Clínica
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Estudio observacional
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Revisiones Sistemáticas Evaluadas
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South African Family Practice
Año:
2022
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Artículo
Institución/País de afiliación:
Department of Family Medicine, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa/ZA
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Department of Neurology, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal, Durban, South Africa/ZA
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Division of Health Sciences Education, Faculty of Health Science, University of the Free State, Bloemfontein, South Africa/ZA
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