Antiepileptic drugs in children in developing countries: Research and treatment guideline needs

Authors: Farkhondeh, Mina¹; Hill, Suzanne R.²; Cross, J. Helen³; Dua, Tarun²

Source: Epilepsia, Volume 50, Number 11, November 2009 , pp. 2340-2343(4)

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Abstract:

Summary

Epilepsy is the most common neurologic disorder in childhood. Effective interventions are available for treatment; however, the treatment gap in children is more than 80% in many developing countries. An important reason for this huge treatment gap is limited access to antiepileptic drugs (AEDs). This article discusses the reasons for such a treatment gap, and possible ways forward in improving care of children with epilepsy worldwide.

Keywords: Antiepileptic drugs; Children; Epilepsy; Treatment; Research

Document Type: Research article

DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1111/j.1528-1167.2009.02301.x

Affiliations: 1: Weill Cornell Medical College, New York, New York, U.S.A. 2: World Health Organization, Geneva, Switzerland 3: UCL-Institute of Child Health & Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children NHS Trust, London, United Kingdom

Publication date: 2009-11-01