Managing epilepsy in people with intellectual disabilities – creating capable communities
Date
2023-04-28Author
Shankar, R
Subject
Intellectual disability developmental disorders epilepsy epilepsy mortality sudden unexpected death in epilepsy
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<jats:title>SUMMARY</jats:title> <jats:p>Almost a quarter of people with intellectual disabilities have epilepsy. This life-long condition adversely affects their health, safety and well-being and carries an increased risk of sudden unexpected death in epilepsy (SUDEP) in this population. This commentary considers what not only health and social services but also communities and people with intellectual disabilities themselves can do to improve outcomes.</jats:p>
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Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
Journal
BJPsych Advances
Volume
29
Issue
5
Pagination
1-3
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