Study on the Effects of a Ketogenic Diet Full-Cycle Management Platform in Children with Refractory Epilepsy

Abstract

Abstract Objective: To develop and explore the application effects of a Ketogenic Diet Full-Cycle Management Platform in the nursing care of children with refractory epilepsy undergoing a ketogenic diet. Methods: A prospective, non-synchronous control study was conducted. Thirty children undergoing a ketogenic diet from August to September 2023 were selected as the control group, while thirty children undergoing the diet from October to November 2023 served as the experimental group. The control group received standard nursing care, whereas the experimental group received interventions through the Ketogenic Diet Full-Cycle Management Platform, on top of the control group's regimen. The study compared the average daily seizure frequency, the average daily incidence of adverse reactions, and the average duration of the ketogenic diet between the two groups after four weeks. Results: The experimental group showed a decrease in seizure frequency and adverse reactions, along with an increased average duration of the ketogenic diet compared to the control group. These findings were statistically significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: The Ketogenic Diet Full-Cycle Management Platform enables parents of affected children to more conveniently and quickly grasp the knowledge related to the ketogenic diet. Medical staff can timely understand changes in the children's diet through the platform, make adjustments as needed, and thus improve the quality and effectiveness of the ketogenic diet for children with refractory epilepsy.