Perspectives on the burden of drug‐resistant epilepsy and treatment priorities: Findings from a multistakeholder survey

Patients with DRE have epileptic seizures despite receiving medicines to reduce their seizures. This survey shows that DRE places a heavy strain on patients and their carers. Satisfaction with current treatments is low, especially among carers. Patients and carers see stopping all seizures as very important, but doctors tend to rate this as less of a priority; patients and carers are also more open than doctors to using digital tools to improve communication with their doctor. Overall, the differences in expectations and approaches between patients, carers, and doctors may create barriers to improving seizure control.

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Epilepsia Open
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2026-03-27
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https://doi.org/10.1002/epi4.70226
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Epilepsy research and treatment
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Abstract

Patients with DRE have epileptic seizures despite receiving medicines to reduce their seizures. This survey shows that DRE places a heavy strain on patients and their carers. Satisfaction with current treatments is low, especially among carers. Patients and carers see stopping all seizures as very important, but doctors tend to rate this as less of a priority; patients and carers are also more open than doctors to using digital tools to improve communication with their doctor. Overall, the differences in expectations and approaches between patients, carers, and doctors may create barriers to improving seizure control.

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