Diversity and Underserved Patient Populations in Epilepsy.

Dave F Clarke
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Objective: Despite advancements in epilepsy management, disparities and lack of inclusion of many people with epilepsy are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Compounding these problems is the paucity of diversity among health care providers, research participants, and researchers. This issue as well as potential solutions are explored in this article.

Latest developments: Prompted by recent social justice incidents, patient advocacy groups, epilepsy societies, and governing bodies such as the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Intersectoral Global Action Plan on Epilepsy and Other Neurological Disorders have proposed initiatives to improve disparities in epilepsy care. Public health epilepsy research continues to expose deficiencies and disparities. Increased awareness of health care gaps and technologic advances should help foster improved epilepsy health equity and inclusivity.

Essential points: To deliver timely, effective care for people with epilepsy, we must be knowledgeable of sociodemographic obstacles to access. These include confounding factors such as historical determinants, unconscious bias, and lack of diversity. Improving awareness and promoting diversity in research participation can advance treatment for underserved populations and improve trust.

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期刊介绍: Continue your professional development on your own schedule with Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology®, the American Academy of Neurology" self-study continuing medical education publication. Six times a year you"ll learn from neurology"s experts in a convenient format for home or office. Each issue includes diagnostic and treatment outlines, clinical case studies, a topic-relevant ethics case, detailed patient management problem, and a multiple-choice self-assessment examination.
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