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Consensus Guidelines into the Management of Epilepsy in Adults with an Intellectual Disability

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Title: Consensus Guidelines into the Management of Epilepsy in Adults with an Intellectual Disability
Language: English
Authors: Kerr, M., Scheepers, M., Arvio, M.
Source: Journal of Intellectual Disability Research. Aug 2009 53(8):687-694.
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Peer Reviewed: Y
Physical Description: PDF
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2009
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Descriptive
Descriptors: Delphi Technique, Epilepsy, Mental Retardation, Guidelines, Adults, Health Services, Health Needs, Research Needs
DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2009.01182.x
ISSN: 0964-2633
Abstract: Background: Epilepsy has a pervasive impact on the lives of people with intellectual disability and their carers. The delivery of high-quality care is impacted on by the complexity and diversity of epilepsy in this population. This article presents the results of a consensus clinical guideline process. Results: A Delphi process identified a list of priority areas for the development of evidence-based guidelines. All guidelines were graded and consensus on scoring was achieved across the guideline group. Conclusion: There is a dearth of high-quality evidence from well-constructed studies on which to base guidance. However, the development of internationally derived consensus guidelines may further support the management of epilepsy in adults with an intellectual disability.
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 24
Entry Date: 2009
Accession Number: EJ848018
Database: ERIC
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Abstract:Background: Epilepsy has a pervasive impact on the lives of people with intellectual disability and their carers. The delivery of high-quality care is impacted on by the complexity and diversity of epilepsy in this population. This article presents the results of a consensus clinical guideline process. Results: A Delphi process identified a list of priority areas for the development of evidence-based guidelines. All guidelines were graded and consensus on scoring was achieved across the guideline group. Conclusion: There is a dearth of high-quality evidence from well-constructed studies on which to base guidance. However, the development of internationally derived consensus guidelines may further support the management of epilepsy in adults with an intellectual disability.
ISSN:0964-2633
DOI:10.1111/j.1365-2788.2009.01182.x