Using cannabidiol in treatment resistant epilepsies: The efficacy of CBD in children with Dravet Syndrome

Abstract

The project is an educational poster displaying data from literature highlighting the promising effects of cannabidiol (CBD) in Treatment Resistant Epilepsies such as Dravet Syndrome (DS). It sheds light on the efficacy and growing use of CBD in children with DS and other epilepsy syndromes.

Description

44th Biennial Convention 2017 Theme: Influence Through Action: Advancing Global Health, Nursing, and Midwifery.

Authors

Holly A. Stockhover

Author Details

Holly A. Stockhover, BSN, School of Nursing, Indiana University Purdue University - Columbus, Columbus, Indiana, USA

Sigma Membership

Alpha

Lead Author Affiliation

Indiana University-Purdue University Columbus, Columbus, Indiana, USA

Type

Poster

Format Type

Text-based Document

Study Design/Type

N/A

Research Approach

N/A

Keywords:

Cannabidiol, Children, Dravet Syndrome

Recommended Citation

Stockhover, Holly A., "Using cannabidiol in treatment resistant epilepsies: The efficacy of CBD in children with Dravet Syndrome" (2017). Convention. 238.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/convention/2017/posters_2017/238

Conference Name

44th Biennial Convention

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Conference Year

2017

Rights Holder

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Acquisition

Proxy-submission