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Date of Award

Spring 2024

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Department

Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences

First Advisor

Kim Erikson, MSPAS, PA-C

Abstract

As clinicians the barrier faced by our inadequacy to diagnose Dravet Syndrome are subsequently leading to worsened long-term outcomes for individuals with Dravet Syndrome. Further education about Dravet Syndrome and an established diagnostic criterion can help providers in primary care settings or emergency room situations know when to advocate for the patient to receive genetic testing for Dravet Syndrome. Also included is discussion of treatment options for reference with emphasis on first line treatment and resources that could be helpful for reference with emphasis on first line treatment, potential future treatments available and resources that could be helpful for caregivers when navigating this new diagnosis.

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Diagnostic Criteria for the Early Recognition of Dravet Syndrome in Primary Care and Emergent Settings to Achieve Improved Treatment Outcomes

As clinicians the barrier faced by our inadequacy to diagnose Dravet Syndrome are subsequently leading to worsened long-term outcomes for individuals with Dravet Syndrome. Further education about Dravet Syndrome and an established diagnostic criterion can help providers in primary care settings or emergency room situations know when to advocate for the patient to receive genetic testing for Dravet Syndrome. Also included is discussion of treatment options for reference with emphasis on first line treatment and resources that could be helpful for reference with emphasis on first line treatment, potential future treatments available and resources that could be helpful for caregivers when navigating this new diagnosis.