Advancing transition readiness and health outcomes in adolescents with epilepsy: the role of evidence-based self-management interventions in nursing practice.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Self-management interventions are crucial for adolescents with epilepsy (AWEs) to control seizures during their transition to adulthood. However, many AWEs face challenges in sustaining effective self-management, and evidence-based practices tailored to this population remain underexplored. This study developed and evaluated a self-management intervention plan to enhance transition readiness for AWEs.

Methods

The setting is the neurological center of a Grade-III children's hospital in Southwest China. From March 2023 to February 2024, 92 AWEs and their families participated, along with 31 hospital staff members. A historical comparison design evaluated the intervention's effects on AWEs, while a self-controlled design assessed impacts on healthcare providers and t

SUBMITTER: Cui C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12481995 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature