Early rehabilitation and improved outcomes in patients with status epilepticus: Evidence from cases presenting to the emergency department
When patients experience the severe epileptic condition known as status epilepticus, they are often admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU), where their chances of recovery can be poor. However, this study shows that starting rehabilitation early, even in the ICU, can help improve the recovery of these patients. By beginning rehabilitation soon after admission, patients may have an increased chance of returning home rather than facing long-term care. This research highlights the potential benefits of early rehabilitation for improving outcomes in patients with severe epilepsy who require emergency care.
Authors
- Shoji Yokobori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7409-704X)
- Hidetaka Onda
Institutions
- Nippon Medical School (JP)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Epilepsia Open
- Published
- 2025-02-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/epi4.70017
- Primary Topic
- Epilepsy research and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00