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Global Health and Epilepsy: Update and Future Directions
Mary C Spiciarich1, Jane R von Gaudecker2, Laura Jurasek3
1Department of Neurology, Division of Child Neurology, New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, 180 Fort Washington Avenue, New York, NY, USA. mcs2287@cumc.columbia.edu.
Purpose Of Review:
Efforts to improve epilepsy care outcomes in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) are occurring through global health work. Despite an increase in these efforts, several barriers exist and a significant epilepsy treatment gap remains. This paper will review barriers to epilepsy care in LMICs and summarize recent published and unpublished data about global health projects which aimed to improve epilepsy care in these regions, focusing on work in the past 5 years.
Recent Findings:
There are multiple recent and ongoing projects including clinical, research, education, and advocacy programs. We conclude that collaborative efforts are necessary in order to develop long-term and sustainable projects. The creation of a database and a formal method of communication between stakeholders can contribute to improving the efficiency and impact of global health efforts in epilepsy.
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