An overview of epilepsy in children and young people

Nurs Child Young People. 2012 Jul;24(6):28-35; quiz 36. doi: 10.7748/ncyp2012.07.24.6.28.c9190.

Abstract

The role of the nurse is vital in the management of childhood epilepsy. Nurses play a key role in supporting the child and the family and ensuring that important relevant and accurate information is identified, recorded and reported to the team responsible for the medical management.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Anticonvulsants / adverse effects
  • Anticonvulsants / therapeutic use
  • Behavioral Symptoms / etiology
  • Behavioral Symptoms / prevention & control
  • Child
  • Epilepsy / diagnosis
  • Epilepsy / nursing*
  • Epilepsy / psychology
  • Epilepsy / therapy
  • Humans
  • Medical History Taking
  • Neurosurgical Procedures
  • Terminology as Topic

Substances

  • Anticonvulsants