Comparison of healthcare resource utilization in pediatric patients with refractory epilepsy: Vagus nerve stimulation and medical treatment cohorts

CONCLUSIONS: Compared to those treated with AEDs only, pediatric patients with refractory epilepsy treated with AEDs plus VNS have fewer inpatient visits and more outpatient visits within a 2-year follow-up. Given the lower acuity of care in outpatient versus inpatient settings, this study can inform treatment choices for children with refractory epilepsy.PMID:34509035 | DOI:10.1016/j.yebeh.2021.108281
Source: Epilepsy and Behaviour - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research