Underutilization of epilepsy surgery: Part I: A scoping review of barriers

D Samanta, AP Ostendorf, E Willis, R Singh… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2021 - Elsevier
One-third of persons with epilepsy have seizures despite appropriate medical therapy. Drug
resistant epilepsy (DRE) is associated with neurocognitive and psychological decline, poor …

[HTML][HTML] Taking stock of the social determinants of health: A scoping review

K Lucyk, L McLaren - PloS one, 2017 - journals.plos.org
Background In recent decades, the social determinants of health (SDOH) has gained
increasing prominence as a foundational concept for population and public health in …

[HTML][HTML] Active epilepsy and seizure control in adults—United States, 2013 and 2015

N Tian - MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report, 2018 - cdc.gov
Active Epilepsy and Seizure Control in Adults — United States, 2013 and 2015 | MMWR Skip
directly to site content Skip directly to search Español | Other Languages Centers for Disease …

[HTML][HTML] Determinantes sociales de la salud y discapacidad: actualizando el modelo de determinación

M Tamayo, Á Besoaín, J Rebolledo - Gaceta Sanitaria, 2018 - SciELO Public Health
Los determinantes sociales de la salud (DSS) son las condiciones en las que las personas
se desarrollan. Dichas condiciones impactan en sus vidas, condición de salud y nivel de …

Psychosocial aspects of epilepsy: a wider approach

M Mula, JW Sander - BJPsych open, 2016 - cambridge.org
Epilepsy is one of the most serious neurological conditions and has an impact not only on
the affected individual but also on the family and, indirectly, on the community. A global …

Suicide among people with epilepsy: a population-based analysis of data from the US National Violent Death Reporting System, 17 states, 2003–2011

N Tian, W Cui, M Zack, R Kobau, KA Fowler… - Epilepsy & behavior, 2016 - Elsevier
Objective This study analyzed suicide data in the general population from the US National
Violent Death Reporting System (NVDRS) to investigate suicide burden among those with …

A meta-ethnographic synthesis of the experiences of stigma amongst people with functional neurological disorder

C Foley, A Kirkby, FJR Eccles - Disability and Rehabilitation, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Purpose Functional neurological disorder (FND) causes many neurological symptoms and
significant disability. It is often misunderstood by medical professionals and the public …

Association of neighborhood deprivation with cognitive and mood outcomes in adults with pharmacoresistant temporal lobe epilepsy

RM Busch, JE Dalton, L Jehi, L Ferguson, NI Krieger… - Neurology, 2023 - AAN Enterprises
Background and Objectives Temporal lobe epilepsy (TLE) is the most common adult form of
epilepsy and is associated with a high risk of cognitive deficits and depressed mood …

Poverty, insurance, and region as predictors of epilepsy treatment among US adults

M Szaflarski, JD Wolfe, JGS Tobias, I Mohamed… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
Disparities in epilepsy treatment have previously been reported. In the current study, we
examine the role of socioeconomic status, health insurance, place of residence, and …

Social determinants of health affecting utilisation of routine maternity services in Nepal: a narrative review of the evidence

RB Khatri, R Karkee - Reproductive Health Matters, 2018 - Taylor & Francis
Nepal has one of the highest maternal and neonatal mortality rates among low-and middle-
income countries. Nepal's health system focuses on life-saving interventions provided …