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Published on: June 13, 2016
Creating a virtual educational platform for families with epilepsy, based on their educational needs, beliefs, and
Paola Meza-Santoscoy1, Sonia Rosenquist1, Jose Vazquez-Diaz1
1Alberta Children's Hospital Research Institute & Hotchkiss Brain Institute, Cumming School of Medicine, University of Calgary, AB, Canada.
Objective:
Epilepsy affects 1-2 % of the global population, often beginning in childhood. To address the need for accessible education, we developed Knowledge2Empower, a virtual platform tailored to families managing pediatric epilepsy.
Methods:
We conducted a survey of 92 families at the Alberta Children's Hospital Neuroscience Clinic to assess their educational preferences. Families with newer onset epilepsy prioritized basic epilepsy knowledge (p = 0.03), diagnostics (p = 0.005), and treatment options (p = 0.001), while those with longer-standing epilepsy were more interested in daily life with epilepsy. Based on these findings, we developed whiteboard-style educational videos, validated through feedback from healthcare providers, educators, and families. The videos were hosted on Thinkific.com, enabling personalized learning and progress tracking.
Results:
The platform addresses the evolving needs of families at different stages of epilepsy management. Stakeholder validation confirmed its relevance and accessibility.
Conclusion:
Knowledge2Empower demonstrates the value of co-designing educational resources to improve understanding, reduce stigma, and support better epilepsy management.
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