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Epilepsy is a chronic neurological disease marked by recurrent, unpredictable seizures. These seizures are caused by abnormal electrical discharges in the brain, leading to behavior, sensation, or consciousness alterations. They can also cause transient impairment of awareness, interfering with daily activities.
Various factors can trigger epilepsy, including genetic factors, brain damage, metabolic causes, and unknown etiology. Diagnosis of epilepsy involves electroencephalography (EEG), which...

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Comprehensive nursing program for children with epilepsy: A randomized controlled trial.

J Wang¹, W Chen², Y Lai¹

¹Department of Pediatrics, Ningbo Women and Children's Hospital, Ningbo, PR China.

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|November 6, 2023

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A comprehensive nursing program significantly reduced anxiety and depression in children with epilepsy. This accessible intervention shows promise for improving quality of life in pediatric epilepsy care.

Keywords:

Children epilepsy neurological nursing interventions randomized controlled trial

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Area of Science:

Pediatric Neurology
Childhood Epilepsy Management
Nursing Interventions

Background:

Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder in children.
Effective management strategies are crucial for children with epilepsy to minimize seizure-related damage and improve adaptation.
Children with epilepsy require specialized care to manage their condition and associated symptoms.

Purpose of the Study:

To assess the feasibility and effectiveness of a comprehensive nursing program for children with epilepsy.
To reduce symptoms of epilepsy, specifically anxiety and depression, in pediatric patients.
To evaluate the impact of a structured nursing intervention on the well-being of children with epilepsy.

Main Methods:

A randomized controlled trial involving seventy children with epilepsy was conducted between 2019 and 2021.
Participants were divided into a comprehensive nursing group (CNG) and an active control group (ACG).
Anxiety and depression levels were measured pre-intervention, post-intervention, and at one- and three-month follow-ups.

Main Results:

The comprehensive nursing group (CNG) demonstrated significantly lower anxiety and depression scores compared to the active control group (ACG) at one and three months post-intervention (P < 0.05).
Feasibility analysis indicated that most participants found the program informative and meaningful.
A minority of participants reported the program to be time-consuming.

Conclusions:

The comprehensive nursing program has the potential to effectively support children managing epilepsy.
This intervention is accessible, cost-effective, and suitable for integration into epilepsy care and rehabilitation settings.
The findings suggest a valuable addition to pediatric epilepsy management protocols.