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  • Sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) is a critical concern for individuals with epilepsy and their caregivers.
  • Understanding the psychosocial impact of SUDEP knowledge is essential for improving patient and caregiver support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore how knowledge of SUDEP affects adult persons with epilepsy (PWE) and their primary caregivers.
  • To document the perceptions and lived experiences related to SUDEP disclosure.

Main Methods:

  • A qualitative descriptive and exploratory study design.
  • In-depth, semi-structured telephone interviews with 27 adult PWE and primary caregivers.
  • Directed content analysis to identify key themes and findings.

Main Results:

  • Most participants learned about SUDEP from non-neurologist sources.
  • Caregivers reported greater lifestyle and management changes after SUDEP disclosure compared to PWE.
  • Initial anxiety regarding SUDEP disclosure was generally transient.

Conclusions:

  • SUDEP risk disclosure has a more profound impact on caregivers, often leading to altered epilepsy management.
  • There is a consensus among PWE and caregivers for integrated clinical support following SUDEP disclosure.
  • Recommendations for incorporating follow-up support into clinical guidelines are suggested.