SEIZURE DETECTION DEVICES IN THE HOME ENVIRONMENT: A LONG SEARCH FOR LIFE-SAVING SOLUTIONS

Jakub Klecha; Joanna Ciemięga; Szczepan  Półchłopek; Radosław  Kołodziej; Anna Kołodziej; Izabella Karolina Kula; Kacper Szpanelewski; Szymon Lulek; Katarzyna  Dziki; Emilia Kucab

doi:10.31435/ijitss.2(50).2026.5640

Authors

Jakub Klecha Saint Queen Jadwiga Clinical Regional Hospital in Rzeszów, Rzeszów Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0003-8909-9181
Joanna Ciemięga University of Rzeszów: Rzeszów, Rzeszów Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0009-0041-1671
Szczepan Półchłopek City Hospital of John Paul II in Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1188-2830
Radosław Kołodziej Saint Queen Jadwiga Clinical Regional Hospital in Rzeszów, Rzeszów Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1767-5956
Anna Kołodziej Saint Queen Jadwiga Clinical Regional Hospital in Rzeszów, Rzeszów Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0001-0969-5211
Izabella Karolina Kula City Hospital of John Paul II in Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0002-7379-5062
Kacper Szpanelewski Saint Queen Jadwiga Clinical Regional Hospital in Rzeszów, Rzeszów Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0006-2517-4535
Szymon Lulek Saint Queen Jadwiga Clinical Regional Hospital in Rzeszów, Rzeszów Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0000-3827-2907
Katarzyna Dziki University Clinical Hospital F.Chopin in Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland https://orcid.org/0009-0003-9380-1244
Emilia Kucab University Clinical Hospital F.Chopin in Rzeszów, Rzeszów, Poland https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4320-6327

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31435/ijitss.2(50).2026.5640

Keywords:

Seizure Detection Devices (SDDs), Epilepsy, Home Environment, Wearable, Mobile Health

Abstract

A reliable seizure detection device (SDD) in an ambulatory/home environment has been a much-needed solution. Benefits of developing such a device would include: improving Quality of Life (QoL) for patients and their caregivers; providing more information to physicians caring for these patients (which, in turn, could help adjust medication); and possibly reducing the risk of Sudden Unexpected Death from Epilepsy (SUDEP). However, searching for it has proven difficult. This short narrative review aims to: (1) introduce the reader to this particular field of study: its importance,scope, and problems; (2) show methods and technologies currently in use, recent developments in seizure detection devices - especially wearables, and new, less invasive solutions based on EEG; (3) discuss possible new approaches and emerging solutions.

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