Pilot data and case example of the initial visit in a multidisciplinary transition-age program (TAP).

Pilot data and case example of the initial visit in a multidisciplinary transition-age program (TAP). Epilepsy Behav. 2020 Jul 03;111:107242 Authors: Hughes-Scalise A, Reger KL, Gergen MA Abstract The process of transition from pediatric to adult epilepsy care has received increased attention and emphasis in recent literature, particularly related to the assertion that effective transition is likely to lead to improved medical and psychosocial outcomes. However, the majority of current transition literature focuses on the structure of a transition program, with very little research providing relevant clinical data during the transition period and beyond. The current paper attempts to address this gap in the literature by providing pilot data on participants who engaged in the initial visit of a multidisciplinary transition-focused program housed in a level 4 epilepsy center in the Midwest. Pilot data are presented on 28 participants (36% female) who completed the initial transition appointment. All but one participant presented with a positive history for a neurobehavioral comorbidity, the most common of which included anxiety (61%), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD; 39%) and depression (36%). Seventy-seven percent of participants further identified a current neurobehavioral comorbidity that was impacting their psychosocial functioning. Recommendations provided most frequently involved increased independence with epilep...
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - Category: Neurology Authors: Tags: Epilepsy Behav Source Type: research