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ArticleEpileptic disorders : international epilepsy journal with videotape2025

Expert opinions on pediatric EEG training for non-epilepsy specialists in sub-Saharan Africa.

Veena Kander, Kette D Valente, Jaime Carrizosa, Jorge Vidaurre, Archana A Patel, Chahnez Charfi Triki, Ghaieb Aljandeel, Gagandeep Singh, Mitsuhiro Kato, Lala Seck and 8 more

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Veena KanderDepartment of Neurophysiology and Department of Paediatric Neurology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4903-3455
Kette D ValenteClinical Neurophysiology Laboratory Department of Paediatric Neurology, Clinic Hospital of the University of Sao Paulo Medical School (FMUSP), São Paulo, Brazil.
Jaime CarrizosaDepartment of Paediatrics, Paediatric Neurology Section, Mapeo Genético Research Group, University of Antioquia, Medellin, Colombia.
Jorge VidaurreDepartment of Paediatric Neurology, Nationwide Children's Hospital, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio, USA.
Archana A PatelDepartment of Neurology, Division of Epilepsy & Clinical Neurophysiology, Boston Children's Hospital; Harvard Medical School Department of Paediatrics, University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka, Zambia.
Chahnez Charfi TrikiDepartment of Paediatric Neurology, CHU Hedi Chaker Hospital, LR19ES15 University of Sfax, Sfax, Tunisia.
Ghaieb AljandeelDepartment of Epileptology, the Iraqi Council for Medical Specializations, Baghdad Teaching Hospital, Baghdad, Iraq.
Gagandeep SinghDepartment of Neurology, Dayanand Medical College & Hospital, Ludhiana, India.
Mitsuhiro KatoDepartment of Paediatrics, Showa University School of Medicine, Tokyo, Japan.
Lala SeckDepartment of Neurology, Fann National University Hospital, Dakar, Senegal.
Zeinab KoneDepartment of Neurology, Point G Teaching Hospital, Bamako, Mali.
Sándor BeniczkyDepartment of Clinical Neurophysiology, Danish Epilepsy Centre, Dianalund, Denmark.
Melody T AsukileDepartment of Internal Medicine, University of Zambia, Lusaka, Zambia.
Gretchen L BirbeckDepartment of Neurology, Epilepsy Division, University of Rochester, Rochester, New York, USA.
Kevin JonesDivision of Paediatric Neurology, Department of Paediatrics, McMaster Children's Hospital, Ontario, Canada.
Geraldine BoylanDepartment of Paediatrics & Child Health, INFANT Research Centre, University College Cork, Cork, Ireland.
Joanne HardmanDepartment of Education, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.
Jo M WilmshurstDepartment of Neurophysiology and Department of Paediatric Neurology, University of Cape Town, Cape Town, South Africa.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Ideally, pediatric electroencephalograms (EEGs) should be performed by accredited neurophysiology technologists and interpreted by specialists trained in epileptology However, low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) lack such specialists.

aimTo collate expert consensus on essential curriculum content for non-epilepsy specialists in EEG interpretation and safe post-training practice.

methodA qualitative study on pediatric EEG training curricula needs was designed in collaboration with an adult education specialist. Data were collected via interviews from 15 epilepsy experts with training experience across high- to low-income settings. Thematic analysis was used to identify sub-themes. The experts voted on the key statements in a two-round Delphi to ascertain consensus.

resultsTwelve aspects of pediatric EEG training were identified and categorized thematically: relevance; exposure to pediatrics; focus on pediatrics; barriers; resource-limited setting; entry skills; best pedagogy; assessment; critical skills; reinforcement of skills; training model; and recommendations.

conclusionThis study was driven by the inadequate access to training in pediatric EEG for non-epilepsy specialists, which is further exacerbated by the lack of epileptologists and neurophysiologists. The outcomes from the expert consensus opinions promoted consolidation, adaptation, and evolution of existing models that are viable for practice and to be used worldwide. The Delphi consensus demonstrated alignment among regionally located specialists towards the promotion of effective and maintained training for non-epilepsy specialists, as well as highlighting barriers that should be considered and addressed.

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ElectroencephalographyEpilepsyNeurophysiologyPediatricsAfrica South of the SaharaChildClinical CompetenceCurriculumHumansQualitative ResearchEEG CurriculaEEG trainingnon‐epilepsy specialistspaediatricsafe practice

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PMID40035141
PMCPMC12203304

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