title: Comprehensive management of epilepsy in persons with mental retardation.
abstract: Epilepsy is a common occurrence in persons with mental retardation. The application of recent advances in epilepsy research to patients with mental retardation has shown that well-accepted principles of management are as relevant for multiply handicapped people as for those with epilepsy alone. Quality enhancement is emphasized as the overarching concept that determines the quality of care provided to patients with epilepsy and mental retardation. This article reviews the comprehensive management of epilepsy, discusses what is known at present, and indicates what is not known and needs further research.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, Boston University School of Medicine, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: D L
authors.initials: DL
authors.lastname: Coulter
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003191:Comprehensive Health Care / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000628:therapy*; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability / Q000150:complications* / Q000523:psychology / Q000534:rehabilitation; D010348:Patient Care Team / Q000592:standards; D011787:Quality of Health Care; D011788:Quality of Life
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants