A. Constantine, George Adjei, F. Julius, Y. Enuameh
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Abstract
Objective of review
To conduct a systematic review in order to synthesis the experiences of people living with epilepsy in developing countries, with the aim of providing evidence for clinicians and policy makers.
Specific review questions
1. What are the experiences of people living with epilepsy regarding the causes of their condition?
2. What are their experiences regarding the treatment of epilepsy?
3. How has epilepsy shaped the social relationships of affected persons?
Criteria for considering studies of this review
Types of participants
This review will consider studies where the focus is the experiences of people living with epilepsy including men, women and children who reside in developing countries found in Africa, Asia and Latin America and Eastern Europe. The present review will therefore exclude any study that is not directly focused on the experiences of people living with epilepsy and falls out of the above mentioned geographical regions.
Phenomena of interest
This review will consider studies where the phenomenon of interest which is the experiences of people living with epilepsy in developing countries.
Types of outcome
Anticipated outcomes include the experience of people living with epilepsy related to the causes, treatment and its impact on social relationships.
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