About The Study: The results of this cohort study suggest that first-seizure clinic (FSC) attendance, particularly early attendance, was associated with reduced rates of subsequent hospital utilization. This knowledge may support adequately resourcing FSCs to improve equitable, timely access. Future study directions include assessing interventions that may support FSC attendance for at-risk groups.
About The Study: The results of this cohort study suggest that first-seizure clinic (FSC) attendance, particularly early attendance, was associated with reduced rates of subsequent hospital utilization. This knowledge may support adequately resourcing FSCs to improve equitable, timely access. Future study directions include assessing interventions that may support FSC attendance for at-risk groups.
Corresponding Author: To contact the corresponding author, Emma Foster, M.B.B.S.(Hons), Ph.D., email emma.foster@monash.edu.
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(doi:10.1001/jamaneurol.2024.1187)
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Ophelia Keating. (May 23, 2024). Early access to first-seizure clinics, subsequent outcomes, and factors associated with attendance. Scienmag. https://scienmag.com/early-access-to-first-seizure-clinics-subsequent-outcomes-and-factors-associated-with-attendance/
Ophelia Keating. "Early access to first-seizure clinics, subsequent outcomes, and factors associated with attendance." Scienmag, 23 May 2024, https://scienmag.com/early-access-to-first-seizure-clinics-subsequent-outcomes-and-factors-associated-with-attendance/. Accessed 3 September 2026.
Ophelia Keating. "Early access to first-seizure clinics, subsequent outcomes, and factors associated with attendance." Scienmag. May 23, 2024. https://scienmag.com/early-access-to-first-seizure-clinics-subsequent-outcomes-and-factors-associated-with-attendance/
