Patient versus neurologist preferences: A discrete choice experiment for antiepileptic drug therapies.

CONCLUSION: Patients and neurologists had similar preference ranking order, with seizure reduction being ranked the most important attribute. However, neurologist treatment preferences were significantly more influenced by seizure reduction while patient preferences were significantly more influenced by adverse effects that may impact their quality of life. Understanding how patient and neurologist perspectives differ should encourage dialog to communicate the potential risks and benefits of AED therapy and assist in the shared decision-making process. PMID: 29433949 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

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Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 9, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Ettinger AB, Carter JA, Rajagopalan K Tags: Epilepsy Behav Source Type: research