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. 2009 Aug;53(8):687-94.
doi: 10.1111/j.1365-2788.2009.01182.x. Epub 2009 Jun 12.

Consensus guidelines into the management of epilepsy in adults with an intellectual disability

M Kerr  1 ; Guidelines Working Group; M Scheepers, M Arvio, J Beavis, C Brandt, S Brown, B Huber, M Iivanainen, A C Louisse, P Martin, A G Marson, V Prasher, B K Singh, M Veendrick, R A Wallace
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Consensus guidelines into the management of epilepsy in adults with an intellectual disability

M Kerr et al. J Intellect Disabil Res. 2009 Aug.

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.

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