Investigating "Another Me" digital twin technology to support the development of human relationships: An exploratory randomized controlled study.
Authors: Yamasato A, Takayama C, Eitoku S, Ishii Y, Ishii R, Andarini L, Matsuo K, Otsuka A, Sha S, Tamura J, Kamono E, Ohashi M, Yano Y, Miyazaki T
Journal: PloS one
mental health
psychology
open access
Abstract
Febrile seizures (FS) are the most prevalent seizure disorder in early childhood, occurring in approximately 2–5% of children under six years of age worldwide. They are associated with fever in the absence of central nervous system infection, metabolic imbalance, or previous afebrile seizures []. Febrile seizures are generally categorized as either simple or complex, with important implications for clinical assessment, parental counseling, and follow-up care []. Caregivers’ ability to monitor seizure duration, recurrence during the same febrile illness, and focal features is vital, as prolonged or recurrent seizures may require immediate medical attention. Caregivers play an important role in keeping the home safe during febrile seizures for home management. If seizures persist for more than five minutes, they are unlikely to stop spontaneously and may require emergency treatment or rescue medication (if available) [,]. Therefore, the caregiver’s ability to recognize a seizure, provide appropriate first aid, and seek prompt medical attention is crucial in preventing secondary injury and ensuring timely medical care. Children who have a normal neurological examination and function normally after a febrile seizure have no indication for routine neurodiagnostic testing, including EEG or neuroimaging []. Rather, management should be directed at the underlying cause of the fever and serious infections be ruled out when indicated. These recommendations emphasize the importance of providing caregivers with clear, evidence-based instructions on maintaining safety at home and reassure them that febrile seizures are usually benign.