Driving with drug-resistant and controlled seizures from a patient's perspective: Assessment of attitudes and practices.

CONCLUSIONS: These findings suggest that patients with refractory and pharmacotherapy-controlled seizures are similarly likely to drive a vehicle, disregarding a practitioner's advice and state restrictions. The lack of public transportation is a shared constraint and likely leads to reduced compliance with driving regulations. Driving restrictions carry social stigma and limit the employment of patients with epilepsy, regardless of the refractory seizure status. PMID: 29449138 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29449138?dopt=Abstract

Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - February 12, 2018 Category: Neurology Authors: Arcot Jayagopal L, Samson KK, Taraschenko O Tags: Epilepsy Behav Source Type: research