Caregivers’ Experiences in the Management of Children with Epilepsy: A Systematic Synthesis of Qualitative Studies

Epilepsy is a chronic disease of the nervous system, and childhood is the prime age for its onset. In children, the incidence of epilepsy is the highest in the first year of life but decreases to adult levels by the age of 10 years [1]. Due to limited awareness among children, adults in the family generally look after the child after discharge from hospital. Primary responsibility for care generally falls to family members; that is, the informal caregiver. However, informal caregivers often face numerous obstacles and challenges compared to professional caregivers [2].

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