Seizure management by preschool teachers: A training concept focussing on practical skills

Dumeier, Henriette Karoline; Neininger, Martina Patrizia; Kaune, Almuth; Schumacher, Pia M.; Merkenschlager, Andreas; Kieß, Wieland; Bernhard, Matthias K.; Bertsche, Thilo; Bertsche, Astrid

doi:10.1016/j.seizure.2017.06.001

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“…This shows that training on epilepsy knowledge is very useful. In some countries, including Italy [26], Nigeria [27], and Germany [25,28], teachers have been trained on how to handle epileptic episodes, and the results have indicate that carrying out epilepsy knowledge training has a great effect on improving the appropriateness of teachers' rst-aid measures for seizures and their attitudes towards children with epilepsy.…”

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“…The lack of formal and effective training in teacher preparation programs coupled with a lack of continuing education requirements is one possible explanation for these results [31]. Carrying out epilepsy knowledge training with preschool staff can improve their level of rst aid knowledge regarding epilepsy and improve their attitudes towards children with epilepsy [25][26][27][28]. There is an urgent need for effective measures to educate staff on epilepsy and give them training in relevant rst-aid practices.…”

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Knowledge and Attitudes Among Preschools Staff in Shanghai, China, Regarding Epilepsy

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BackgroundEpilepsy is one of the most common neurological problems among children. The aim of this survey was to assess the knowledge and attitude among preschool staff in Shanghai regarding epilepsy.MethodsA cross-sectional survey was carried out among the staff at selected preschools. A stratified random sampling method was first used to identify suitable subjects. Data were obtained using a self-completed questionnaire. A standardized collection of demographic information was performed, and participants were given a questionnaire about their knowledge and attitudes regarding epilepsy.ResultsA total of 1069 subjects completed the questionnaire. In this survey, 387 (36.2%) staff members had previously participated in related training. 17.6% of teachers knew how to provide appropriate first aid for seizures. Correct responses regarding first aid for seizures, such as laying the person on his or her side (24.9%), moving harmful objects out of the way (20.7%), protecting the head (36.1%), waiting until the seizure ends (7.9%), and dialing the emergency number (40.1%), were low. The staff members had different attitudes towards children with epilepsy: Some subjects had a positive attitude, some had a negative attitude.ConclusionsThe level of first-aid knowledge among preschool staff in Shanghai relevant to epilepsy was low. There is an urgent need to educate staff about epilepsy and appropriate first-aid practices for seizures.

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Knowledge and Attitudes Among Preschools Staff in Shanghai, China, Regarding Epilepsy

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“…The study suggested that the education program addressed readily the lack of knowledge, but stronger intervention would be needed to counteract stigmatizing behaviors. In a study from Germany, an intervention with preschool teachers succeeded in training them to administer anticonvulsant rescue medication, which allowed for an increase in their level of self‐confidence with regard to children with epilepsy …”

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Advocacy for children with epilepsy: Leveraging the WHA resolution. Advocacy Task Force, Commission of Pediatrics, International League Against Epilepsy

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SummaryIn May 2015 the World Health Assembly (WHA) approved the Resolution on the Global Burden of Epilepsy. This report addresses how the Resolution can be leveraged to improve the care of children with epilepsy worldwide. Children with epilepsy have unique needs and face unique challenges from stigma at all levels of society. Children lack a voice to lobby for their own needs, including their right to have access to education. Effective leadership and governance should be enhanced through the support of stakeholders empowered to counsel, advise, and lobby for appropriate care. National health care plans should integrate primary and specialist care, and they need to be adapted to local specificities. Antiepileptic medicines should be widely accessible in appropriate, sustained, and affordable ways. Public awareness initiatives are needed to improve the inclusion of affected children in society and to reduce stigma. Cost‐effective interventions are also needed to address preventable causes of epilepsy. Without greater investment in research, evidence‐based interventions cannot be implemented. Through all of this, civil society must be engaged to ensure that the multivariate dimensions from the clinic to the community are addressed to fulfil the needs of children with epilepsy.

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“…waren die Art der Anwendung und die genauen Handhabungsschritte der speziellen Darreichungsformen zur rektalen oder bukkalen Anwendung nicht ausreichend bekannt. Hierzu gehören eine ungeeignete (insbesondere zu schnelle) oder falsch lokalisierte Anwendungsweise, ein unbeabsichtigter Verlust des Arzneimittels bei der Applikation (und damit falsch applizierte Arzneistoffmenge) und eine zur Arzneimittelapplikation ungeeignete Körperposition [17,27]. 11 % der Befragten gaben an, schon einmal selbst in einen Anfall eines von ihnen betreuten Kindes involviert gewesen zu sein.…”

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Interdisziplinäre Konzepte von Pädiatrie und Klinischer Pharmazie zur Optimierung der Antikonvulsivatherapie

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Expertise in a variety of fields is required for the diagnostic process of epilepsies in children and adolescents as well as for their treatment with anticonvulsants. Patients benefit in the process from the cooperation of different health care professionals. It is of critical importance for risks to be minimised and for the efficacy shown in controlled clinical trials to be maintained in routine conditions. In the first instance, drug prescription procedures, including the choice of anticonvulsants and combinations of drugs and dosing, have to be considered. The administration of drugs has, of course, also to be taken into account. Only if patients are given their anticonvulsants appropriately, the intended success of the therapy can be accomplished. Strategies aimed at improving drug administration have to be directed not only at nurses but also at parents, children and adolescents themselves, as well as caregivers in schools and children's day-care facilities. By providing theoretical teaching, practical training, and routinely including pharmacists in the therapeutic team, drug-related problems that may result in limited effectiveness and increased risks are prevented. As a result, drug (therapy) safety is not only qualitatively improved, but the degree of participation and quality of life of patients and families is improved as well.

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Seizure management by preschool teachers: A training concept focussing on practical skills

Abstract: A training for preschool teachers boosted the level of self-confidence relating to administration of anticonvulsive rescue medication. Teachers also committed fewer errors when administering rescue medication to dummy dolls.

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Knowledge and Attitudes Among Preschools Staff in Shanghai, China, Regarding Epilepsy

Knowledge and Attitudes Among Preschools Staff in Shanghai, China, Regarding Epilepsy

Advocacy for children with epilepsy: Leveraging the WHA resolution. Advocacy Task Force, Commission of Pediatrics, International League Against Epilepsy

Interdisziplinäre Konzepte von Pädiatrie und Klinischer Pharmazie zur Optimierung der Antikonvulsivatherapie

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