Antiepileptic drug use and epileptic seizures in nursing home residents in the Province of Pavia, Italy: A reappraisal 12 years after a first survey

The prevalence of seizures and AED use was higher than in our previous survey and more aligned with data from other countries. Seizures, AED use and co-morbidities were associated with earlier institutionalization. There were indicators of treatment being suboptimal in many cases.