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Irish General Practitioners (GPs) report significant barriers to effective epilepsy care, including fragmented neurology services and a lack of specialist expertise. Improved Information and Communication Technology (ICT) integration is needed for better patient management.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • General Practice
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Epilepsy care in Ireland involves a fragmented system shared across primary, secondary, and tertiary services, with General Practitioners (GPs) playing a central role.
  • Despite anecdotal reports of suboptimal care, documented barriers to effective epilepsy management within Irish general practice are lacking.
  • This study addresses the need to identify these barriers and explore Information & Communication Technology (ICT) factors relevant to implementing an epilepsy-specific Electronic Patient Record (EPR).

Purpose of the Study:

  • To survey Irish General Practitioners (GPs) to identify barriers to effective epilepsy care.
  • To assess the Information & Communication Technology (ICT) landscape in Irish general practices concerning epilepsy management.
  • To evaluate GP satisfaction with existing neurology services and referral pathways.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was distributed to 700 Irish GPs, achieving a response rate of 35.3% (247 respondents).
  • The survey collected data on perceived barriers to epilepsy care, satisfaction with neurology services, and the use and integration of electronic patient record (EPR) systems.
  • Data analysis focused on identifying key challenges and opportunities for improving epilepsy care coordination.

Main Results:

  • A significant majority of GPs (96%) supported shared care for epilepsy, but expressed strong dissatisfaction with current neurology services (84% for referral pathways, 94% for specialist advice/investigations).
  • GPs reported disparities in accessing neurology services, with privately insured patients having more expeditious access (72%). Consequently, many patients (73%) are referred to emergency departments.
  • While GP practice computerization is widespread (93%), only half utilize chronic disease management functionalities, and external electronic communication is infrequent (54%). A deficit in GP epilepsy expertise was acknowledged by 35%.

Conclusions:

  • Current epilepsy care pathways in Ireland are perceived as fragmented and inadequate by GPs.
  • There is a clear need for improved access to specialist neurology services and enhanced GP expertise in epilepsy management.
  • Further investigation into the quality and cost-effectiveness of existing epilepsy care services is warranted, alongside exploring the potential of integrated ICT solutions like an epilepsy-specific EPR.