Epileptological service in current Russia

Abstract

Objective: to assess the status of the epileptological service in Russia by conducting a questionnaire survey of epileptologists working in different regions of the Russian Federation.Material and methods. To assess the structure and mechanisms of the antiepileptic service in the Russian Federation, The Russian League Against Epilepsy (RLAE) offered a questionnaire to 63 epileptologists, among which answers were provided by 37 subjects from 28 regions of the country. The questionnaire data are presented as diagrams and expressed as a percentage.Results. The analysis of data obtained allows to assess differences in the structure of the epileptological service in diverse regions of Russia, the level of care transition and interaction between outpatient and inpatient specialists, specialists in various fields as well as those involved in the scientific and practical fields of healthcare. Besides, it has also started to shape insight into further development of epileptological service in Russia envisioned by practicing epileptologists.Conclusion. A feedback from geographic regions is an ultimate goal posed by the Russian League Against Epilepsy. It is necessary to continue involve medical specialists in diverse regions to cooperate and develop new types of collaboration.

Keywords

• epilepsy
• epilepsy treatment
• antiepileptic drugs
• video-eeg monitoring
• magnetic resonance imaging