Specialization challenges and improvement strategies in pediatric epilepsy diagnosis and treatment under the leadership of tertiary hospitals: A multi-center cross-sectional survey in Chongqing.

Key Points

• The aim is to identify challenges in pediatric epilepsy diagnosis and treatment within tertiary hospitals and propose potential improvements.
• Conducted a multi-center cross-sectional survey in Chongqing's tertiary hospitals
• Collected data on infrastructure, staff training, and management practices
• Analyzed responses to identify common issues and proposed solutions.
• Identified a significant lack of specialized infrastructure for pediatric epilepsy care
• Found inadequate staff training affecting diagnosis and management standards
• Proposed solutions include hierarchical treatment networks and regional quality control.