Complementary and alternative approaches used by parents of children with epilepsy on epilepsy management

Işler, Ayşegül; Turan, Fatma Dilek; Gözüm, Sebahat; Öncel, Selma

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2013.12.010

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“…Praying was the commonest form of CAM used by PWE, similar to other studies (Durón et al, 2009;İşler et al, 2014;Liow et al, 2007;Tonekaboni et al, 2014). Despite the cultural differences in our multi-ethnic country, this was expected as daily prayers were common as part of our religious identity.…”

Section: Types Of Cam Usedsupporting

confidence: 79%

Use of complementary and alternative medicine among adult with epilepsy - experiences from a single epilepsy center in Malaysia

et al. 2022

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Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) usage were reported in Europe, the United States of America and monoethnic Asian countries such as Korea and Taiwan. However, limited literature is available on the variability of CAM usage patterns among people with epilepsy (PWE) in a multi-racial country in particular Malaysia. This cross-sectional study assessed the prevalence, types, predictors and impact of CAM use among adult PWE and their adherence to anti-epileptic drugs (AEDs) treatment.140 patients were recruited, with a median age of 37.5 (IQR,28.0-51.5) years, majority female, had secondary or lower education level, earn <USD1077 and seizure frequency of <1 per month. One quarter (25.7%) used CAM for seizure control, of which 94.4% adhered to AEDs treatment while on CAM. Common CAM used were prayers, traditional herbal remedies, massage, and acupuncture. Only 33.3% have discussed CAM usage with their physician. The main reason for CAM usage was patients’ willingness to try other alternatives for seizure control. Although most patients had not used CAM, 20.2% were receptive to using CAM as concomitant treatment. Buddhists were more open to CAM while Muslims uses CAM selectively and avoid amulets, acupuncture, chiropractic, Ayurveda, yoga, and reiki. Logistic regression analysis showed Buddhist’s religion (OR,11.01), Muslims (OR,4.04), ≥1 seizure per month (OR,3.85) and monthly income of ≥USD1077 (OR,2.92) as the predictors for CMA usage. CAM use is common in Malaysia, especially among Buddhists and Muslims, with higher socio-economic status, and uncontrolled seizures. CAM is mostly used to complement but not in replacement of AEDs.

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Use of complementary and alternative medicine among adult with epilepsy - experiences from a single epilepsy center in Malaysia

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“…One study investigated 304 epilepsy patients above the age of 18 about the usage of CAM in the management of their attacks. The parents of the patients usually resorted to praying (99.3%); keeping their children away from the effects of smoking (79.8%); feeding their children walnuts (79.6%), butter (59.2%), and bone marrow (58.6%); providing their children with good quality sleep (58.6%); and enabling them to play games (51%) [ 21 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…The results demonstrated a decrease in seizure frequency and duration and an increase in quality of life that were statistically significant. In Isler et al’s study conducted in Turkey, parents reported using various aromas to stop their child’s seizures, such as the smell of a lemon cologne, onions, and garlic [ 21 ]. In South East Asia, smelling shoes is a method to cease seizures [ 103 ].…”

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Use of Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine in Children with Epilepsy: A Global Scoping Review

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(1) Background: Epilepsy is one of the most common chronic neurological disorders in childhood. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) use is highly prevalent in patients with epilepsy. Despite CAM’s widespread and increasing popularity, its prevalence, forms, perceived benefits, and potential risks in pediatric epilepsy are rarely explored. (2) Methods: We performed a scoping review of the available literature on the use of CAM in pediatric epilepsy. (3) Results: Overall, global cross-sectional studies showed a variable degree of CAM usage among children with epilepsy, ranging from 13 to 44% in prevalence. Popular types of CAMs reported were supplements, cannabis products, aromatherapy, herbal remedies, dietary therapy, massage therapy, and prayer. Families often report that CAM is effective, although there are limited objective measures of this. Potential risks lie in the use of CAM, such as herbal remedies, and/or unregulated, contaminated, or unpurified products. Studies also underscored inadequate patient–physician discussions regarding CAM. (4) Conclusions: A better understanding of this topic would aid clinicians in guiding patients/families on the use of CAM. Further studies on the efficacy of the different types of CAM used, as well as potential side effects and drug interactions are needed.

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“…[14,15] İşler ve ark. [15] ebeveynlerin nöbet anında yaptıkları uygulamaları belirledikleri çalışmalarında; nöbet anında kaşık gibi sert maddeler ile çocuğun ağzını açmaya zorlama (%33.2), çocuğun ellerini ayaklarını tutma (%26.3), soğuk suyun altına sokma (%4.3) gibi yanlış uygulamalarda bulunulmasının yanı sıra ne yapacağını bilemeyerek tepkisiz donakalma (%55.6), süre tutamama, yan çevirememe ve kıyafetleri gevşetememe (%54.3) gibi yapılması gereken doğru uygulamaların da yapılamadığı ifade etmişlerdir. Ebeveynlerin nöbet anına yönelik ilk yardım uygulamalarının incelendiği web tabanlı başka bir çalışmada da [14] sonuçlar benzerdir.…”

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Çocuklarda Epilepsi Nöbetlerinin Hastane Dışında Yönetilmesine Yönelik Verilen Eğitimlerin Etkinliğinin Değerlendirilmesi: Randomize Kontrollü Çalışmaların Sistematik Derlemesi

Gürhopur¹,

Dalgıç²

2019

Epilepsi

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Objectives: To evaluate the effects of the education program for the management of epilepsy seizures out of the hospital in children who have epilepsy. Methods: Screening was conducted between April-May 2019 at Akdeniz University's electronic databases; CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Sciencedirect, WOS, Wiley, Medline, Ulakbim, Pubmed, YÖK National Thesis Center electronic databases were scanned with the keywords "children", "epilepsy", "prehospital seizure management", "home management of seizure" without year limitation. Results: All in all, 1623 studies were reached. 421 was duplication. Out of the remaining 1399 studies, 180 studies were reached that met the inclusion criteria concerning language-title-summary. Three randomized controlled trials were included in the full text of this study. The first trial aims to increase the first aid knowledge of the parents, the second trial aims to increase the general knowledge and skill level of the parents, the third trial aims to strengthen the medical management of the parents at the time of the seizure. It was stated that education programs for the management of epilepsy seizures were effective in three studies. Conclusion: It is possible to teach the caregivers to the caregivers with correct and timely interventions outside the hospital while eliminating the possible negative situations and improving the quality of life of the family. However, this issue should be studied more with larger groups and with a high level of evidence, and nurses should shed light on education for seizure management to caregivers outside the hospital.

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Complementary and alternative approaches used by parents of children with epilepsy on epilepsy management

Cited by 15 publications

References 47 publications

Use of complementary and alternative medicine among adult with epilepsy - experiences from a single epilepsy center in Malaysia

Use of complementary and alternative medicine among adult with epilepsy - experiences from a single epilepsy center in Malaysia

Use of Integrative, Complementary, and Alternative Medicine in Children with Epilepsy: A Global Scoping Review

Çocuklarda Epilepsi Nöbetlerinin Hastane Dışında Yönetilmesine Yönelik Verilen Eğitimlerin Etkinliğinin Değerlendirilmesi: Randomize Kontrollü Çalışmaların Sistematik Derlemesi

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