Management of epilepsy in older adults: a critical review by the ILAE Task Force on Epilepsy in the elderly

L Piccenna, R O'Dwyer, I Leppik, E Beghi… - …, 2023 - Wiley Online Library
Older adults represent a highly heterogeneous population, with multiple diverse subgroups.
Therefore, an individualized approach to treatment is essential to meet the needs of each …

The relationship between physical activity and cognitive function in people with epilepsy: A systematic review

HB Alexander, JB Allendorfer - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2023 - Elsevier
Background This study aimed to systematically review the published literature evaluating the
association between physical activity and cognitive function in people with epilepsy (PWE) …

Are medical students adequately prepared to provide quality care for patients with epilepsy? A cross-sectional study of their knowledge and attitude

R Shawahna, M Jaber, I Maqboul, H Hijaz… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2021 - Elsevier
Objective This study assessed preparedness of Palestinian medical students as future
physicians to care for patients with epilepsy through assessing their knowledge and attitude …

Assessing knowledge and attitudes of Palestinian undergraduate nursing students toward epilepsy and patients with epilepsy: a cross-sectional study

R Shawahna, M Jaber - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2020 - Elsevier
Objective This study assessed knowledge and attitudes of undergraduate nursing students
toward epilepsy and patients with epilepsy (PWEs). Associations between different …

Knowledge, attitudes, and practices among mothers of children with epilepsy: a study in a teaching hospital

AA Kolahi, M Abbasi-Kangevari, P Bakhshaei… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2017 - Elsevier
Objective Knowledge about epilepsy and attitudes towards patients with epilepsy can affect
measures taken to manage epilepsy and seizures. Support and understanding of mothers is …

Parental knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors towards children with epilepsy in Belgrade (Serbia)

T Gazibara, J Nikolovski, A Lakic, T Pekmezovic… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2014 - Elsevier
Objective The aim of our study was to assess knowledge, attitudes, and behaviors of parents
whose children were diagnosed with epilepsy. Methods This cross-sectional study included …

[HTML][HTML] Assessing the knowledge of staff nurses about epilepsy in Taif City of Saudi Arabia: a descriptive study

B Alilyyani, M Almalki, M Alghashmari, M Alotaibi… - Journal of Radiation …, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Epilepsy is one of the most common neurological diseases worldwide, affecting
many people of all ages around the world. The risk of death in people with epilepsy is up to …

Epilepsy knowledge and attitudes: A large observational study among the Palestinian general public

R Shawahna - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Background Epileptic seizures are often misunderstood as supernatural power or satanic
possession in different cultures around the world. Therefore, people with epilepsy (PWE) …

Epilepsy: what do health-care professionals in Riyadh know?

A Alaqeel, F Alebdi, AJ Sabbagh - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2013 - Elsevier
Purpose The objective of this study was to report on the knowledge of epilepsy, as well as
attitudes and practices toward individuals with epilepsy, among health-care professionals in …

A single-center survey on physical activity barriers, behaviors and preferences in adults with epilepsy

HB Alexander, M Arnel, N O'Connell, HMM Clary… - Epilepsy & Behavior, 2023 - Elsevier
Background Improved understanding of physical activity barriers and preferences in people
with epilepsy is needed to successfully design and perform larger, more robust effectiveness …