The role of special epilepsy nurse in epilepsy monitoring unit

<p>Maryam Izadi Laybidi</p>

The role of special epilepsy nurse in epilepsy monitoring unit

Maryam Izadi Laybidi

Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Iran

: Int J Ment Health Psychiatry

Abstract

Background: Epilepsy is an abnormality in the central nervous system which characterized in recurrent or unprovoked seizures. Nurse care is one of the important specialists for management of the patients.

Aim: The aim of this study was evaluating role of nurse care on management of patients with epilepsy.

Method: This study is a brief review to evaluate role of nurses in management of patients with epilepsy.

Conclusion: Nurses should improve the quality of patient care: We need to have a plan for increasing the knowledge of ESNS, government should make a new course in faculty of nursing and midwifery and develop guidelines for ESNS and prepare appropriate programs