Abstract
One of the goals of the Fourth International Workshop on Seizure Prediction was to
provide an opportunity for patients with epilepsy and their caregivers to voice their
perspectives on seizure prediction and related matters toward the goal of influencing
the design of solutions. In an attempt to fulfill this goal, a survey of patients
and caregivers, who often make or influence patient choices, was conducted on issues
pertaining to living with epilepsy, epilepsy treatments, seizure prediction, and the
use of implantable devices for the control of seizures. The results of this survey
are reported here.
Research Highlights
- 89 epilepsy patients and caregivers responded to survey.
- Strong interest in prediction of seizures.
- Preferred length of warning time was 3 to 5minutes.
- Reluctance to participate in clinical trials.
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Article info
Publication history
Accepted:
August 9,
2010
Received in revised form:
August 5,
2010
Received:
June 9,
2010
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