Table 3.

Results Categories and Subcategories.

Learning about their child's epilepsy

Learning about the KD

Decisions to start the KD

Expectations prior to the KD

Concerns prior to the KD

KD success defined

Impact of KD on the Child

Physical and emotional/mental impact

Social impact

KD and the parents/caregivers

Physical and emotional/mental impact

Social impact

Financial and work impact

Effects of the KD

Benefits and drawbacks of the KD

Experience with the KD team

Desired follow-up and support

Role of community epilepsy agencies and KD

Abbreviation: KD, ketogenic diet.