Jeopardy - Seizures

Seizure Types

100

Brief seizures characterized by a sudden lapse of consciousness, often appearing as a staring spell

What is Petit Mal Seizures

200

Characterized by sudden, brief muscle jerks or spasms, often involving a single muscle or group of muscles.

What are myoclonic seizures

300

a type of seizure characterized by a loss of consciousness and violent muscle contractions

What is a grand mal seizure

Metrics

100

Used for some clients in determining PGs

What are metrics

200

•Enable both the clinical team and the company to engage our effectiveness in achieving goals

•Aid our clients in comprehending necessity of our services

•Guide the HMN in directed conversations and interventions with our members

•Enable both the clinical team and the company to engage our effectiveness in achieving goals

What are Metrics all about? 

300

% reporting seizures in the last 3 months

% reporting how often they share seizure activity with their doctor

% of members that have an action plan for their disease

% of members that know the signs of their disease

What are the seizure metrics? 

Triggers

100

Something, either an external event or an internal thought or feeling, that elicits a strong emotional or physiological response, often a negative one.

What is a trigger?

200

Keeping a seizure diary: Tracking seizures and potential triggers can help pinpoint specific factors that may be contributing to seizures. 

Avoiding known triggers: Once identified, triggers like flashing lights, caffeine, or alcohol should be avoided as much as possible. 

Preparing for menstrual cycles: Hormonal changes during menstruation can be a trigger for some, so discussing strategies with a doctor to manage seizures during this time is important. 

Avoiding illicit substances: Drug abuse can trigger seizures and interfere with medication adherence. 

Managing stress: Stress reduction techniques like meditation, yoga, or deep breathing can be helpful. 

Prioritizing sleep:

Getting adequate sleep is crucial for seizure control, as sleep deprivation can trigger seizure

What are ways to avoid triggers of seizures? 

300

Missed doses of anti-seizure medication

What is the most common seizure trigger? 

Medication Non compliance

100

30 - 60 % 

What is the rate of non adherence of seizure meds in the US? 

According to the NIH 

200

Improving seizure control and overall treatment outcomes.

What is the goal of medication compliance in seizures? 

300

•Cost and lack of insurance coverage can be an issue

•A major barrier is intentional medication non-adherence. Some populations can distrust the medicines.

•Concerns about side effects, effectiveness, safety, and long-term effects.

•They may not have a good therapeutic relationship with their providers, and they have misperceptions, not just about the medicines but about their condition in general.

What are common medication barriers?