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. 2023 Nov;90(11):1149-1151.
doi: 10.1007/s12098-023-04579-9. Epub 2023 May 4.

Transition of Care in Adolescents with Epilepsy: Perspective of Pediatric Neurologists in India

Sujata Kanhere  1 , Sucheta M Joshi  2
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Transition of Care in Adolescents with Epilepsy: Perspective of Pediatric Neurologists in India

Sujata Kanhere et al. Indian J Pediatr. 2023 Nov.

Abstract

This cross-sectional study was designed to determine the current status of transition of care for adolescents with epilepsy to adult neurological services in India and to understand pediatric neurologists' perspectives. After approval from the appropriate Ethics Committee, a pre-designed questionnaire was distributed electronically. Twenty-seven pediatric neurologists from 11 cities across India responded. Pediatric care ended under 15 y for 55.4% responders and at 18 y in another 40.7%. Eighty nine percent introduced the concept of transition or had transition discussions with their patients and parents. Majority of providers did not have a formal plan for transferring the children with epilepsy to an adult neurologist, and very few had transition clinics. Communication with adult neurologists was also variable. Several pediatric neurologists followed patients after transfer for varying periods of time. This study demonstrates increasing awareness regarding the importance of transition of care in this population.

Keywords: Adolescents; Epilepsy; Pediatric neurologist; Transition of care.

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