The Future of Digital Interventions in Epilepsy Care: Needs, Scenarios, and Possibilities

Digital interventions (DIs) are reshaping care for people with epilepsy. These interventions can potentially increase effectiveness and accessibility and at the same time, reduce patient burden. However, the effective design of DIs requires understanding patients' unique needs and the future directions of the complex digital healthcare systems. This study applies a futures workshop method to get a better understanding of future DIs for epilepsy patients and build and validate future scenarios of DI solutions for epilepsy. We found that future DIs should consider informational needs, personalized care to fit the unique needs of patients, and a scarcity of resources. Regarding DIs, scenarios were built, and potential digital solutions were envisioned, such as integrated, user-friendly digital tools, hybrid care, and patient-centered technology development. To ensure positive outcomes and navigate future uncertainties in digital epilepsy care, it is essential to avoid over-reliance on digital tools, exclusion due to the digital divide, and poor usability.