Survey of an online system for information to women with epilepsy of childbearing age and management during pregnancy: A 3-year evaluation.

Objective: We developed an online tool for women with epilepsy consisting of two modules: one with information on pregnancy-related issues (information module) and one for reminders about blood test and communication about dose changes (pregnancy module). Our aim was to assess perceived value, user-friendliness and improvement of patient knowledge in users.

Methods: The system was launched in 2019 and patients invited by epilepsy nurses were asked to participate in a survey 1 month after the invitation for the information module, and 1 month postnatally for the pregnancy module.

Randomized controlled trial of moderate cardiovascular exercise for patients with drug-resistant epilepsy.

Objective: The primary research question of this study was whether a moderate cardiovascular exercise program can reduce seizure frequency in patients with focal drug-resistant epilepsy (DRE). The hypothesis is that cardiovascular fitness will reduce seizure frequency in persons with epilepsy (PWE).

Methods: Twenty-eight patients were randomized into two groups; exercise or relaxation.

An online tool for information to women with epilepsy and therapeutic drug monitoring in pregnancy: Design and pilot study.

Objective: Information to women with epilepsy on pregnancy-related antiseizure medication (ASM) issues and reliable tools for therapeutic drug monitoring (TDM) are important aspects of epilepsy care. We aimed to develop and test an online tool for patient education on pregnancy-related issues and communication with epilepsy nurses during pregnancy for women with epilepsy.

Methods: An existing national platform for online communication (1177.

The provision of epilepsy care across Europe 2017: A 17-year follow-up survey.

Objective: To assess the resources available in the provision of epilepsy care across Europe and the developments since the International League Against Epilepsy (ILAE) survey published in 2003 (data collected in 2000).

Methods: An updated online version of the European Epilepsy Services Inventory was distributed to all European chapters of the ILAE (N = 47) and responses were obtained from 33 chapters (response rate 70%). To assess trends and allow comparisons with the survey published in 2003, the responding countries were divided into 4 groups (Western, Central, Southern, and Eastern).