The impact of educational and behavioral self-management interventions for children diagnosed with epilepsy and their families on disease management, quality of life, and psychosocial outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Systematic review shows educational interventions improve disease management and quality of life for children with epilepsy and families, suggesting added value in care.
Key Points
To evaluate the effects of educational and behavioral self-management interventions on disease management, quality of life, and psychosocial outcomes for children with epilepsy and their families.
Conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis of existing studies
Evaluated educational programs and their impact on various outcomes
Analyzed trends in seizure frequency, parental anxiety, and self-efficacy.
Significant benefits in epilepsy management and parental quality of life observed from educational programs
No conclusive statistical effects on seizure frequency or parental anxiety; trends indicate possible improvement
Supports integrating education-based interventions as part of comprehensive epilepsy care.