Epilepsy in Irish psychiatric inpatient settings

Murphy, V.; Hallahan, B.; Smithwick, D.; Costello, S.; Moloney, N.; Gulati, G.

Epilepsy in Irish psychiatric inpatient settings

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Date

2018-09

Authors

Murphy, V.

Hallahan, B.

Smithwick, D.

Costello, S.

Moloney, N.

Gulati, G.

Publisher

Irish Medical Organisation

Abstract

Aims: To ascertain epilepsy prevalence in Irish psychiatric inpatient units and compliance with care planning guidelines. Methods: Case records were reviewed in seven psychiatric inpatient units. Results: The prevalence of epilepsy across seven psychiatric inpatient units (n=9/267) was three times that of general population estimates. Minimal data was recorded pertaining to seizure type (n=1,11.1%), triggers (n=2,22.2%), clinical investigations relating to epilepsy (n=2,22%) and no epilepsy risk assessments were recorded (n=0,0%). Conclusions: The introduction of appropriate care plans is needed to optimise physical and mental wellbeing of those with epilepsy in psychiatric units.

Keywords

Physical and mental wellbeing , Epilepsy , Psychiatric inpatient

Citation

Murphy, V., Hallahan, B., Smithwick, D., Costello, S., Moloney, N. and Gulati, G. (2018) ‘Epilepsy in Irish psychiatric inpatient settings’, Irish Medical Journal, 111(8), P809.