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Incidence and prevalence studies in epilepsy and their methodological problems: a review.

Year: 1987

Type: review

Abstract: Epidemiological studies in epilepsy have a number of specific problems, discussed here with reference to the published literature. Case ascertainment may pose difficulties because of deficiencies in patients reporting and in the diagnosis of seizures, and inherent methodological problems; the classification of epilepsy is often arbitrary and definitions variable; unsuspected selection bias may markedly influence incidence and prevalence rates. The major published incidence and prevalence studies are reviewed and the factors influencing these rates discussed.

Source: Journal of Neurology Neurosurgery & Psychiatry

DOI: 10.1136/jnnp.50.7.829

Authors: J W Sander, S D Shorvon

Institutions: National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, Chalfonts and Gerrards Cross Hospital

Language: English

Topic: Epilepsy research and treatment

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W1987037102