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June 13, 2026Neurology

Patient and Caregiver Perceptions of Acute Seizure Medications and the Rapid and Early Seizure Termination (REST) Approach: Qualitative Interviews (P4-11.003)

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KHKerrie-Anne HoTTTommi TervonenJPJ. Eric Piña-Garza

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Overview

Qualitative interviews assess perceptions of acute seizure medications and the REST approach among people with epilepsy and caregivers, indicating their understanding and concerns.

Key Points

  • The research aims to understand perceptions of the REST approach and acute seizure medications among people with epilepsy and their caregivers.
  • Conducted qualitative interviews with people with epilepsy and caregivers
  • Assessed awareness of the REST paradigm
  • Explored perceptions surrounding acute on-demand medications
  • Participants expressed varying levels of awareness about the REST approach
  • Caregivers reported significant concerns regarding the effectiveness of acute medications
  • Patients and caregivers identified gaps in the information available to them about seizure management strategies

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Ho et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a2cf3b4faef96ed7f05622bhttps://doi.org/10.1212/wnl.0000000000215168
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