Masking for School-Age Children With Epilepsy: We Do Have Consensus!
J Child Neurol
; 37(2): 127-132, 2022 02.
Article
in English
| MEDLINE | ID: covidwho-1602856
ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
This study was designed to assess current recommendations from child neurologists and epileptologists on masking for school-age children with epilepsy.METHODS:
A 7-item survey was created and sent out to members of the Child Neurology Society and Pediatric Epilepsy Research Consortium in August of 2021 to assess current practice and provider recommendations on masking.RESULTS:
One hundred four individuals participated with representation from all regions of the United States. Masking was recommended by 95.1%, with 63.4% (n = 66) noting exception of those with severe intellectual disability, autism, and behavioral problems. Of those who write exemption letters, 54% write these <5% of the time. Only 3% reported potential adverse events associated with masking.CONCLUSION:
Nearly all respondents recommended masking for school-age children with epilepsy. Potential risks of masking and adverse events were low. Improved guidance on masking is needed to ensure academic success of our patients with epilepsy.Keywords
Full text:
Available
Collection:
International databases
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Health Care Surveys
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Epilepsy
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COVID-19
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Masks
Type of study:
Observational study
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Prognostic study
Limits:
Child
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Humans
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
J Child Neurol
Journal subject:
Neurology
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Pediatrics
Year:
2022
Document Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
08830738211063684
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