Epileptological service in current Russia
Abstract
Objective: to assess the status of the epileptological service in Russia by conducting a questionnaire survey of epileptologists working in different regions of the Russian Federation.
Material and methods. To assess the structure and mechanisms of the antiepileptic service in the Russian Federation, The Russian League Against Epilepsy (RLAE) offered a questionnaire to 63 epileptologists, among which answers were provided by 37 subjects from 28 regions of the country. The questionnaire data are presented as diagrams and expressed as a percentage.
Results. The analysis of data obtained allows to assess differences in the structure of the epileptological service in diverse regions of Russia, the level of care transition and interaction between outpatient and inpatient specialists, specialists in various fields as well as those involved in the scientific and practical fields of healthcare. Besides, it has also started to shape insight into further development of epileptological service in Russia envisioned by practicing epileptologists.
Conclusion. A feedback from geographic regions is an ultimate goal posed by the Russian League Against Epilepsy. It is necessary to continue involve medical specialists in diverse regions to cooperate and develop new types of collaboration.
About the Authors
V. A. Karlov
Yevdokimov Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Vladimir А. Karlov – Dr. Med. Sc., Corresponding Member of Russian Academy of Sciences, Professor, Department of Nervous Diseases, Medical Faculty; President of the Russian League Against Epilepsy
Scopus Author ID: 7103065003; RSCI SPIN-code: 2726-9790
10bld2 Vuchetich Str., Moscow 127206
S. G. Burd
Pirogov Russian National Research Medical University; Federal Center of Brain and Neurotechnologies, Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Sergey G. Burd – Dr. Med. Sc., Professor, Department of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Medical Genetics, Medical Faculty; Head of the Department of Paroxysmal Diseases
RSCI SPIN-code: 1484-0178
1 Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow 117997
1bld10 Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow 117997
M. B. Mironov
Federal Center of Brain and Neurotechnologies, Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Mikhail B. Mironov – MD, PhD, Leading Researcher, Department of Paroxysmal Diseases
RSCI SPIN-code: 1144-7120
1bld10 Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow 117997
N. V. Kukina
Federal Center of Brain and Neurotechnologies, Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Nina V. Kukina – Junior Researcher, Department of Paroxysmal Diseases
1bld10 Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow 117997
Yu. V. Rubleva
Federal Center of Brain and Neurotechnologies, Federal Medical and Biological Agency of Russia
Russian Federation
Russian Federation
Yuliya V. Rubleva – MD, PhD, Senior Researcher, Department of Paroxysmal Diseases
1bld10 Ostrovityanov Str., Moscow 117997
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Karlov V.A., Burd S.G., Mironov M.B., Kukina N.V., Rubleva Yu.V. Epileptological service in current Russia. Epilepsy and paroxysmal conditions. 2021;13(1):6-20. (In Russ.) https://doi.org/10.17749/2077-8333/epi.par.con.2021.060
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