Although not statistically significant due to the small sample size, there was a notable trend of improvement in selecting an appropriate antiepileptic based on seizure description, with a correct response rate improvement from 40% to 80% for using carbamazepine as first choice for focal seizures and 50%–70% for using sodium valproate first for generalised seizures (presented in clinical scenarios in which these were best first-line options).
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Improving paediatric epilepsy management at the first level of care: a pilot education intervention for clinical officers in Zambia.
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