Evidence-based review on epilepsy and driving

Classen, Sherrilene; Crizzle, Alexander M.; Winter, Sandra; Silver, William E.; Eisenschenk, Stephan

doi:10.1016/j.yebeh.2011.11.015

Cited by 76 publications

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“…They may also be the victims of ignorance and stigma [17]. Interestingly, for self-reported driving or licensure status, employment and epilepsy surgery are predictive of driving [18]. Our results also showed that employment is a risk factor for patients with epilepsy to illegally drive.…”

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confidence: 51%

Disobedience and driving in patients with epilepsy in Greece

Zis¹,

Siatouni²,

Kimiskidis³

et al. 2014

Epilepsy & Behavior

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 51%

Disobedience and driving in patients with epilepsy in Greece

Zis¹,

Siatouni²,

Kimiskidis³

et al. 2014

Epilepsy & Behavior

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“…The criteria are under continuous discussion and will possibly be changed in the future. A recent evidence-based review on epilepsy and driving looked at predictors of crashes and driving status in people with epilepsy (Classen et al 2012). The authors examined English literature reports on this topic published between 1994 and 2010.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Effects of Epilepsy on Fitness to Drive

Bauer¹

2014

Handbook of Forensic Medicine

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“…Kolikor v tem obdobju posameznik ni doživel ponovnega epileptičnega napada, se ponovno oceni glede zmožnosti za vožnjo. 15 Težavo predstavlja dejstvo, da ni univerzalnih priporočil o dolžini specifičnega obdobja brez epileptičnega napada. V različ-nih evropskih državah tako obsega obdobje brez epileptičnega napada od 3 do 24 mesecev.6,24 V Nemčiji je npr.…”

Section: Specifično Obdobje Brez Epileptičnega Napadaunclassified

Epilepsija in vožnja

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IzvlečekEpilepsija lahko predstavlja tveganje za vse udeležence v cestnem prometu, zato osebe z epilepsijo ne izpolnjujejo pogojev za neomejeno vozniško dovoljenje. Vpliv na vožnjo imajo tako sami epileptični napadi, saj spreminjajo stanje zavesti ter povzročajo prehodne motorične in senzorič-ne nevrološke znake, kot tudi protiepileptična zdravila zaradi svojih številnih stranskih učin-kov. Med strokovno javnostjo ni enotnega mnenja o tveganju za prometno nezgodo pri osebah z epilepsijo, vendar izsledki nedavnih raziskav kažejo, da je tveganje nižje v primerjavi z ostalimi zdravstvenimi stanji. Raziskave predstavljajo osnovo, na podlagi katerih nastajajo zakonski akti, ki z omejevanjem vožnje oseb z epilepsijo omogočajo njim in drugim udeležencem v prometu vožnjo v kar najbolj varnem okolju. V bližnji preteklosti je bila zakonodaja, ki v Republiki Sloveniji ureja omenjeno področje, deležna korenite prenove in danes omogoča manj diskriminatorno obravnavo. Čeprav se osebe z epilepsijo srečujejo s številnimi težavami, tako na področju osebnih odnosov kot zaposlitve, v anketah pogosto uvrščajo nezmožnost vožnje na sam vrh seznama težav. Pri obravnavi omenjenih težav pa igra pomembno vlogo prav gotovo družinski zdravnik. AbstractEpilepsy poses a risk for all participants in road traffic; therefore, people with epilepsy do not meet the criteria for an unlimited driving licence. Their driving is affected not only by epileptic seizures causing impaired consciousness and involuntary movements, but also by antiepileptic drugs with their many adverse affects. The experts have not yet agreed on whether people with epilepsy have an increased risk of experiencing a road traffic accident. However, recent data suggest that the overall risk is lower compared to other medical conditions. Scientific evidence forms the basis for legislation which enables all participants in road traffic to drive in the safest possible environment by imposing restrictions people with epilepsy. The legislation that governs epilepsy and driving in Slovenia has been recently thoroughly reformed, thus allowing a less discriminatory management of people with epilepsy. Although people with epilepsy experience many issues in their daily life, including their personal relationships and employment, they often list the need for driving as a top concern in surveys. General physicians play an important role in managing the issues of people with epilepsy.

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Evidence-based review on epilepsy and driving

Cited by 76 publications

References 32 publications

Disobedience and driving in patients with epilepsy in Greece

Disobedience and driving in patients with epilepsy in Greece

Effects of Epilepsy on Fitness to Drive

Epilepsija in vožnja

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