Epilepsy education in schools.
The objective of this study was to assess the effect of an epilepsy education initiative on the management of epilepsy in Southampton schools. A self-completion questionnaire survey was undertaken of staff in 19 Southampton primary schools and ten secondary schools. Changes in knowledge and management of seizures in children with epilepsy were measured following an education session and a recommended implementation of an individual seizure protocol for children with epilepsy. There were significant changes in some areas of seizure management and knowledge. Only a small number (three) of primary schools had a protocol in place. Two primary and four secondary schools were in the process of putting the protocol in place. An improvement in knowledge and seizure management has been demonstrated. Further work is needed to implement an individual seizure protocol for all children with epilepsy.
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D002648:Child; D002985:Clinical Protocols; D003479:Curriculum; D004496:Education, Continuing / Q000458:organization & administration*; D004521:Educational Measurement; D004827:Epilepsy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005178:Faculty; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006801:Humans; D008282:Mainstreaming, Education; D015397:Program Evaluation; D012574:Schools; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires