@article{ref1,
title="Seizure-related injuries and hospitalizations: Self-report data from the 2010 Australian Epilepsy Longitudinal Survey",
journal="Epilepsy and behavior",
year="2012",
author="Bellon, M. and Walker, C. and Peterson, C.",
volume="26",
number="1",
pages="7-10",
abstract="AIM: To examine self-report data on seizure-related injuries and hospitalizations. METHOD: We analyzed data from the 2010 Australian Epilepsy Longitudinal Survey, distributed to registrants on the Australian Epilepsy Research Register. 343 responses were received (55% response rate), providing insight into experiences of living with seizures. This article examines self-report data on injuries related to seizures and hospitalizations. RESULTS: 64% of those reporting injuries required hospital treatment. Respondents with seizure-related injuries had significantly earlier seizure onset, with risk of injury related to myoclonic and atonic seizures and currently taking 3 or more AEDs. Soft tissue injuries were the most frequently reported (85%), with 27% indicating facial injuries. CONCLUSIONS: The high rate of hospitalizations largely for soft tissue injuries suggests that access to more appropriate care was not available. Further research into care-seeking behavior by Australians suffering injury following seizure is required. Additionally, awareness of injury risks is important for appropriate self-management of epilepsy.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="1525-5050",
doi="10.1016/j.yebeh.2012.10.019",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.yebeh.2012.10.019"
}