Author/Editor		Jekovec-Vrhovšek, M; Tivadar, I
Title		An attempt to assess the quality of the epileptological service for severely mentally retarded children and adolescents
Type		članek
Source		In: Veličkovič-Perat M, editor. New developments in child neurology. The presentation from the 8th international neurology congress; 1998 Sep 13-17; Ljubljana. Ljubljana: Monduzzi editore,
Publication year		1998
Volume		str. 599-602
Language		eng
Abstract		An assessment of quality of epileptological service for severely mentally retarded residents living in the residential institution Dofka BostjanCiC, Ig near Ljubljana was attained. For the last eight years this centre has the advantage of a consultant neuropaediatrician visiting the institution weekly. The study is comparing the occurence of serial attacks, epileptic status, seizure frequency and seizure duration, seizure patern, antiepileptic drugs and side effects. The comparison revealed quite an improved level of care for the most severe retarded patients with epilepsy. The work should be continued in parallel with some other aspects of improving quality of life in these people.
Descriptors		EPILEPSY CHILD HEALTH SERVICES CHILD ADOLESCENCE MENTAL RETARDATION QUESTIONNAIRES