Integrated Care in Epilepsy Management: A Scoping Review of the Models and Components of Health and Social Care Delivery.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Epilepsy is the most common neurological condition globally. Integrating health and social care is fundamental in epilepsy management, but the scope of progress in this area is unclear. This scoping review aimed to capture the range and type of integrated care components and models in epilepsy management.

Methods

Four databases were searched for articles published since 2010 that reported on integrated care in epilepsy. Data were extracted and synthesised into components of integrated care that had been implemented or recommended only. Models of integrated care were identified, and their components tabulated.

Results

Fifteen common and interrelated components of integrated care emerged that were aligned with four broad areas: healthcare staff and pathways

SUBMITTER: Spanos S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10921962 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature