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Self-Management Intervention for Adults with Epilepsy: A Systematic Review.

Seung Ae Kim¹, Dong Wook Kim²

¹College of Nursing, Ewha Womans University, Seoul, Korea.

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Summary

This review of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on epilepsy self-management interventions found that longer, hybrid approaches combining in-person education with ongoing support improve patient outcomes. Optimal interventions last six months with regular sessions.

Keywords:

Adults Epilepsy Nursing care Randomized controlled trial Self-management

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Area of Science:

Neurology
Evidence-Based Medicine
Health Psychology

Background:

Epilepsy self-management is crucial for improving patient quality of life and reducing healthcare burden.
Existing self-management interventions for adults with epilepsy vary widely in content, delivery, and effectiveness.
A systematic review is needed to synthesize evidence from recent randomized controlled trials (RCTs) on epilepsy self-management.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review RCTs on self-management interventions for adult epilepsy patients.
To analyze the characteristics and effectiveness of these interventions.
To propose evidence-based strategies for clinical application.

Main Methods:

A comprehensive literature search was performed across five major databases (CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Embase, PubMed, Web of Science).
Included RCTs were published between January 2019 and October 2024.
Eight eligible studies were analyzed based on intervention details and outcomes like quality of life, self-management ability, and self-efficacy.

Main Results:

Three studies (37.5%) reported significant improvements in quality of life.
Three studies (37.5%) showed enhanced self-management ability.
Two studies (25.0%) demonstrated increased self-efficacy.
Interventions lasting over six months with biweekly or weekly sessions yielded better results.
Face-to-face education and telephone support were effective; digital interventions were more successful with interactive features.

Conclusions:

A hybrid approach, combining initial face-to-face education with continuous telephone or digital support, appears optimal for adult epilepsy self-management.
Intervention duration of six months with regular sessions (biweekly/weekly) is recommended.
Interactive components are essential for the effectiveness of digital self-management tools in epilepsy.