Counseling and social work for persons with epilepsy: Observational study on demand and issues in Hessen, Germany

This study demonstrated the continuous demand for epilepsy counseling with at least one out of twenty (5.8%) PWEs in need of counseling per year. Further studies are warranted to answer questions on outcome and long-term course. Epilepsy counseling should be available to all PWEs on a national level and may be helpful in preventing long-term unemployment and early retirement while maintaining quality of care for PWEs.