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Review
. 2024 Oct;44(5):567-573.
doi: 10.1055/s-0044-1787808. Epub 2024 Jun 24.

Emerging Trends in Neuropalliative Care: A Palliative Approach to Epilepsy and Seizure Management in Adults

Anna-Christin Willert  1 , Alexander Bernhard Kowski  1
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Review

Emerging Trends in Neuropalliative Care: A Palliative Approach to Epilepsy and Seizure Management in Adults

Anna-Christin Willert et al. Semin Neurol. 2024 Oct.

Abstract

Management of severe (drug-resistant) epilepsy and epilepsy in other serious illnesses is multidimensional and requires consideration of both physical symptoms and psychosocial distress that require individualized treatment. Palliative care offers a holistic approach to disease that focuses on all dimensions of suffering to maintain quality of life. Integration of a palliative care mind- and skillset in the management of severe epilepsy and epilepsy in other serious illnesses can provide person-centered care and support for families and caregivers.

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Conflict of interest statement

A.-C.W. is a member of the “International Neuropalliative Society” (INPCS), the “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Neurologie” (DGN), “Deutsche Gesellschaft für Palliativmedizin” (DGP), and “Klinische DGN-Kommission für neurologische Palliativmedizin.” A.-C.W. received a research grant from DGfE. A.B.K. is the chair of the reference group neurology & palliative care of the European Association for Palliative Care, and a member of the INPCS, DGN, and DGfE.