The National Comprehensive Governance for epilepsy prevention and control in China
Shichuo Li, Yuping Wang, Wenzhi Wang, Dong Zhou, Hui Zhang, Lirong Duan, Ding Ding, Yuwu Jiang, Yi Wang, Xiaoyan Liu, Zhen Hong
Abstract
This article describes "the national comprehensive governance for epilepsy prevention and control in China" as an example of a strategic working program for the prevention and control of epilepsy at a national level. The comprehensive governance includes 10 key elements: epilepsy centers' consortium and three tier diagnosis/treatment network; rural and urban community projects on epilepsy care; awareness, publicity, and education; big data platform; development of telemedicine; team and capacity building; strengthening epilepsy research; developing and strengthening partnership; coordination with government; and international collaboration.