Seizures and emergency department: characteristics and factors of repeat adult attendees.
Sarah LennardWilliam HenleyBrendan McLeanJon AllardMary ParrettMark JadavRichard LaugharneRichard LaugharnePublished in: Journal of neurology (2022)
People who present repeatedly with seizures at ED are at significant risk of death over a four-year period and require pro-active clinical follow-up. People who are homeless or from socially deprived areas are over-represented in this group, as are those with alcohol problems, co-morbid mental health conditions and compliance issues. This suggests enhanced targeted intervention for this cohort is needed.