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Table 4 Themes across studies of self-management of epilepsy

From: Barriers and facilitators to implementation of epilepsy self-management programs: a systematic review using qualitative evidence synthesis methods

Theme

Definition

Relevance

Relevance of intervention content or topics that facilitate the acquisition of self-management skills in patients with epilepsy

Personalization

Intervention components that account for the individual social, physical, and environmental characteristics of the patient

Intervention components

Components and dosing of the intervention

Technology considerations

Considerations that account for patient’s use, familiarity with, and ownership of technology (e.g., computers, laptops, mobile phones)

Clinician interventionist

Role and preparation of individual who leads the intervention, engages with the patient, and provides self-management education and/or support to the patient