Epilepsy care delivery during COVID-19 in resource-limited countries: A survey in collaboration with International Epilepsy Equity Group.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The impact of pandemic has had worse effects in countries with already stretched healthcare resources. study's The study aimed to explore changes in epilepsy care delivery in resource-limited countries during and since the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Method

A cross-sectional survey was conducted in 22 countries among healthcare providers (HCPs) caring for persons with epilepsy (PWE), in collaboration with newly formed global collaborators, the International Epilepsy Equity Group. Findings were compared based on the World Bank Ranking (WBR) and HCPs' practice type. Data were analyzed using Chi-square tests (α = 0.05) and pairwise multiple comparisons with α = 0.017 (Bonferroni adjustment). Open-ended responses were analyzed using thematic analysis.

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SUBMITTER: von Gaudecker JR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9690616 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature