title: Children with poor adherence to antiepileptic drugs during the first 6 months of treatment are less likely to be seizure free after 4 years.
abstract: Implications for practice and research: Early adherence to antiepileptic medication is related to long-term seizure outcome. Interventions to enhance medication adherence may have a role in improving long-term seizure outcome in children with epilepsy. Further studies are needed with larger sample sizes to address the limitations of the study.
authors.affiliation: Department of Clinical Neurosciences, University College London, Institute of Child Health, London, UK.
authors.forename: J Helen
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Cross
mesh_terms: D000927:Anticonvulsants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055118:Medication Adherence; D012640:Seizures / Q000188:drug therapy*
chemical_list: D000927:Anticonvulsants