Table 4 Consensus-based course contents/topics
# | Content/topic | Round 1 | Round 1 |
|---|---|---|---|
Median [Q1, Q3] | Median [Q1, Q3] | ||
Contents relevant to nature of epilepsy and seizures | |||
 1 | Incidence and prevalence rates at global level and in particular communities. | 6 [4, 8] | 7 [6, 8] |
 2 | Pathophysiology of epilepsy and seizures. | 8 [7, 9] | na |
 3 | Epilepsy as a spectrum: types of epilepsies and their associated seizures. | 8 [6, 8] | na |
Contents relevant to management/treatment of seizures | |||
 4 | Therapeutic options available for patients with epilepsy. | 8 [7, 8] | na |
 5 | The mechanism of action of antiepileptic drugs. | 7 [6, 7] | na |
 6 | Selection of antiepileptic drugs and therapeutic goals. | 8 [7, 8] | na |
 7 | Administering antiepileptic therapy. | 7 [6, 7] | na |
 8 | Assessing effectiveness of antiepileptic therapy. | 6 [4, 8] | 7 [6, 8] |
 9 | Ensuring adherence of patients to taking their antiepileptic therapy. | 7 [6, 7] | na |
 10 | Adverse effects of antiepileptic therapy. | 8 [7, 8] | na |
 11 | Screening for and minimizing adverse effects of antiepileptic therapy. | 8 [7, 8] | na |
 12 | Drug interactions of antiepileptic therapy. | 7 [6, 7] | na |
 13 | Screening for and minimizing drug-drug, drug-food, and drug-herbal interactions. | 7 [6, 7] | na |
Contents relevant to the impact of epilepsy and seizures on different life aspects of patients with epilepsy | |||
 14 | Impact of epilepsy and seizures on the social life of patients including relationships, marriage, having children, and driving. | 6 [4, 8] | 8 [7, 9] |
 15 | Impact of epilepsy and seizures on the economic life of patients including employment. | 6 [5, 8] | 7 [6, 8] |
Contents relevant to advocating for the patients and supporting their choices | |||
 16 | Supporting decisions of patients on a personalized care plan though communication, trust, and empowered decisions. | 6 [4, 8] | 7 [6, 8] |
 17 | Assessing eligibility of patients for social and economic support. | 6 [4, 8] | 7 [6, 8] |
 18 | Supporting choices of patients in compliance with their personal, cultural, life style, and faith values. | 6 [4, 8] | 7 [6, 8] |
 19 | Supporting patients in coping with their disease and adverse effects of their treatment. | 7 [6, 7] | na |
Contents relevant to educating patients and their caregivers | |||
 20 | Educating patients on their disease, seizures, and treatment options. | 6 [4, 8] | 7 [6, 7] |
 21 | Educating patients how to keep a record of seizures to document their frequency, time of occurrence, and potential triggers. | 6 [4, 8] | 7 [6, 8] |
 22 | Educating patients on triggers of seizures and how to reduce the number and frequency of seizures. | 7 [6, 7] | na |
 23 | Educating the general caregivers and the general public on the nature of epilepsy and seizures and improving their attitudes toward people with epilepsy. | 6 [4, 8] | 8 [7, 9] |
 24 | Educating caregivers on general safety procedures and first aid for patients while experiencing seizures. | 8 [7, 8] | na |
Contents relevant to assessments and services | |||
 25 | Periodic assessments of care plans. | 8 [7, 8] | na |
 26 | Assessing the mental health of patients for presence of manageable issues like anxiety and depression. | 6 [5, 8] | 7 [6, 8] |
 27 | Assessing the physical health of patients for presence of manageable issues injuries and trauma. | 6 [4, 8] | 7 [6, 8] |