Accepted for/Published in: JMIR Research Protocols
Date Submitted: Sep 24, 2021
Open Peer Review Period: Sep 24, 2021 - Nov 19, 2021
Date Accepted: Dec 8, 2021
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Remote EEG monitoring of epilepsy in adults: A scoping review protocol
ABSTRACT
Background:
Electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring is a key tool in diagnosing and determining treatment for people with epilepsy; however, obtaining sufficient high-quality data can be a time-consuming, costly, and inconvenient process for patients and healthcare providers. Remote EEG monitoring has the potential to improve patient experience, data quality, and accessibility for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Objective:
The purpose of this scoping review is to provide an overview of the current research evidence and knowledge gaps regarding the use of remote EEG monitoring interventions for adults with epilepsy.
Methods:
The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) and Population, Intervention, Comparator, Outcome, and Study (PICOS) frameworks will be used to structure the review. Searches will be conducted in six databases (PubMed, MEDLINE, Embase, CINAHL, Web of Science, and ClinicalTrials.gov) for articles published in English that evaluate at least one out-of-hospital EEG monitoring intervention or device for adults with epilepsy. A descriptive analysis will be conducted to summarise the results and key themes and gaps in the literature will be discussed.
Results:
Results will be included in the scoping review, which will be submitted for publication by December 2021.
Conclusions:
This scoping review will summarize the state of the field of remote EEG monitoring interventions for adults with epilepsy and provide an overview of the strengths, weaknesses, and gaps in the research.
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