Abstract
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.
DOI
10.1192/bja.2023.19
Publication Date
2023-04-28
Publication Title
BJPsych Advances
Publisher
Royal College of Psychiatrists
ISSN
2056-4686
Embargo Period
2024-11-19
First Page
1
Last Page
3
Recommended Citation
Shankar, R. (2023) 'Managing epilepsy in people with intellectual disabilities – creating capable communities', BJPsych Advances, , pp. 1-3. Royal College of Psychiatrists: Available at: https://doi.org/10.1192/bja.2023.19
