MEW Network Members come from US universities, community-based organizations, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We work together to promote epilepsy self-management research and improve the quality of life for people with epilepsy.
Our Mission
To advance the science related to epilepsy self-management by facilitating and implementing research, conducting research in collaboration with network and community stakeholders, and broadly disseminating the findings of research.
The MEW Network was established in 2007 with support from the CDC Epilepsy Program and Prevention Research Centers' Program (PRCs). The MEW Network conducts research together with community leaders (such as local Epilepsy Foundation affiliates) and shares findings with the epilepsy community. Our primary goal was set in 2007, and has carried through to the present: develop and test self-management programs and tools for people with epilepsy and healthcare providers.
Through a combination of research-based and community-based participation, over 1,000 people with epilepsy participated in a MEW Network self-management program during our last cycle. Over 130 program facilitators were trained, spanning 20 states. The Network collaborated with over 35 community, clinical/academic, and state/regional organizations. Members of the Network shared program information and research findings through 65 publications, and over 100 presentations.
Work together to expand the reach and increase the impact of the MEW Network.
As a united Network, identify research priorities.
Support collaborative initiatives such as MEW Network research databases and research material repositories.
Develop and test self-management models and tools appropriate for the full spectrum of epilepsy.
Share information with other MEW Network members.
Participate in the development and implementation of research studies.
Involve community stakeholders in the implementation of research studies.
Use participatory methods in the development, implementation, and dissemination of research and other MEW Network initiated activities.