Recommendation ID
IPG678/1
Question

Further research should describe patient selection and clearly define the target area of the brain. Outcomes should include reduction in seizure frequency and improvement in the epilepsy seizure outcome scale, quality of life, reduction in concomitant medication and hospital admissions.

Any explanatory notes
(if applicable)

Source guidance details

Comes from guidance
Deep brain stimulation for refractory epilepsy in adults
Number
IPG678
Date issued
August 2020

Other details

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research? No  
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?   No  
Last Reviewed 01/08/2020