The non-clinical burden of febrile seizures: a systematic review
Febrile seizures (FS) can be frightening for parents, even though they are usually harmless. Various questionnaires have been used to assess parental reactions and awareness about FS, revealing insufficient knowledge. Studies have shown that educational interventions significantly reduce parental co...
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| author | Maria Beatrice Marangoni Antonio Corsello Laura Cozzi Laura Cozzi Carlo Agostoni Carlo Agostoni Andrea Santangelo Andrea Santangelo Gregorio Paolo Milani Gregorio Paolo Milani Robertino Dilena |
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| description | Febrile seizures (FS) can be frightening for parents, even though they are usually harmless. Various questionnaires have been used to assess parental reactions and awareness about FS, revealing insufficient knowledge. Studies have shown that educational interventions significantly reduce parental concerns, improve knowledge, and promote better first-aid measures. Providing clear information and emotional support to parents is important to reduce their concerns and improve FS management. Healthcare providers should give comprehensive information about FS, including the risk of recurrence, and provide clear instructions on their management. The economic impact of FS includes direct and indirect costs. Studies have shown a decrease of hospitalizations and associated costs due to improved clinical adherence to guidelines, which also reduces the inappropriate use of healthcare resources. This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on parental anxiety and education about FS, as well as their economic impact, aiming at identifying areas for improvement in the management of FS and providing valuable insights for healthcare providers and policymakers to better address the non-clinical burden of this condition. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-41d77a6e7a6d4d98a38431a82028cd9e2024-04-22T04:39:12ZengFrontiers Media S.A.Frontiers in Pediatrics2296-23602024-04-011210.3389/fped.2024.13779391377939The non-clinical burden of febrile seizures: a systematic reviewMaria Beatrice Marangoni0Antonio Corsello1Laura Cozzi2Laura Cozzi3Carlo Agostoni4Carlo Agostoni5Andrea Santangelo6Andrea Santangelo7Gregorio Paolo Milani8Gregorio Paolo Milani9Robertino Dilena10Department of Clinical Science and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, ItalyDepartment of Clinical Science and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, ItalyDepartment of Clinical Science and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, ItalyStruttura Complessa Pediatria, Presidio Ospedaliero Magenta, ASST Ovest Milanese, Milan, ItalyDepartment of Clinical Science and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, ItalyFondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Unit, Milan, ItalyDepartment of Pediatrics, AOUP Santa Chiara Hospital, Pisa, ItalyDepartment of Neurosciences, Rehabilitation, Ophthalmology, Genetics, Maternal and Child Health, University of Genoa, Genoa, ItalyDepartment of Clinical Science and Community Health, University of Milan, Milan, ItalyFondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Pediatric Unit, Milan, ItalyFondazione IRCCS Ca’ Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Neuropathophysiology Unit, Milan, ItalyFebrile seizures (FS) can be frightening for parents, even though they are usually harmless. Various questionnaires have been used to assess parental reactions and awareness about FS, revealing insufficient knowledge. Studies have shown that educational interventions significantly reduce parental concerns, improve knowledge, and promote better first-aid measures. Providing clear information and emotional support to parents is important to reduce their concerns and improve FS management. Healthcare providers should give comprehensive information about FS, including the risk of recurrence, and provide clear instructions on their management. The economic impact of FS includes direct and indirect costs. Studies have shown a decrease of hospitalizations and associated costs due to improved clinical adherence to guidelines, which also reduces the inappropriate use of healthcare resources. This systematic review provides a comprehensive overview of the existing literature on parental anxiety and education about FS, as well as their economic impact, aiming at identifying areas for improvement in the management of FS and providing valuable insights for healthcare providers and policymakers to better address the non-clinical burden of this condition.https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2024.1377939/fullfebrile seizuresburdenparental anxiety managementpublic healthcaregiver educationhealthcare resources |
| spellingShingle | Maria Beatrice Marangoni Antonio Corsello Laura Cozzi Laura Cozzi Carlo Agostoni Carlo Agostoni Andrea Santangelo Andrea Santangelo Gregorio Paolo Milani Gregorio Paolo Milani Robertino Dilena The non-clinical burden of febrile seizures: a systematic review Frontiers in Pediatrics febrile seizures burden parental anxiety management public health caregiver education healthcare resources |
| title | The non-clinical burden of febrile seizures: a systematic review |
| title_full | The non-clinical burden of febrile seizures: a systematic review |
| title_fullStr | The non-clinical burden of febrile seizures: a systematic review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The non-clinical burden of febrile seizures: a systematic review |
| title_short | The non-clinical burden of febrile seizures: a systematic review |
| title_sort | non clinical burden of febrile seizures a systematic review |
| topic | febrile seizures burden parental anxiety management public health caregiver education healthcare resources |
| url | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2024.1377939/full |
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