An interdisciplinary team approach to implementing the ketogenic diet for the treatment of seizures. (includes test for continuing examination credit)

From: Pediatric Nursing | Date: September 1, 1997| Author: | Copyright information

The ketogenic diet is becoming a more recognized method of treating seizures in some children with epilepsy. Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children (TSRHC) developed an interdisciplinary team that uses a comprehensive approach to implementing this innovative therapy. Anticipated outcomes of this unique approach are increased family satisfaction and improved dietary compliance, which maximizes the diet to its fullest potential. These outcomes are validated by anecdotal information by families' reports of satisfaction and successful diet maintenance for increased number of months (this ...

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