A roadmap toward promoting and improving brain health in Europe and closing the awareness and funding gap.
Saved in:
| Title: | A roadmap toward promoting and improving brain health in Europe and closing the awareness and funding gap. |
|---|---|
| Authors: | Boon, Paul A. J. M. (AUTHOR), Berger, Thomas (AUTHOR), Leonardi, Matilde (AUTHOR), Marson, Tony (AUTHOR), Kallweit, Ulf (AUTHOR), Moro, Elena (AUTHOR), Toscano, Antonio (AUTHOR), Rektorova, Irena (AUTHOR), Accorroni, Alice (AUTHOR), Scheerens, Charlotte (AUTHOR), Boesch, Antonia (AUTHOR), Crean, Michael (AUTHOR), Sander, Anja (AUTHOR), Lee, Simon (AUTHOR), Bassetti, Claudio L. A. (AUTHOR) |
| Source: | European Journal of Neurology. Jan2025, Vol. 32 Issue 1, p1-10. 10p. |
| Subjects: | Public health, Research funding, Neurological disorders, Consciousness raising, Learning, Stakeholder analysis, Mental health |
| Geographic Terms: | Europe |
| Abstract: | Background and Purpose: The global burden of neurological diseases exceeds 43.1%, imposing a significant burden on patients, caregivers and society. This paper presents a roadmap to reduce this burden and improve brain health (BH) in Europe. Methods: The roadmap is based on the European Academy of Neurology's (EAN) five‐pillar BH strategy: advancing a global BH approach (P1), supporting policymaking (P2), fostering research (P3), promoting education (P4), and raising awareness of prevention and treatment (P5). It reviews current efforts, collaborations and future directions aligned with the WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan (iGAP) for Neurological Disorders and suggests future initiatives and call for action. Results: P1: Support WHO‐iGAP through defined action points, international collaborations, in particular, the WHO BH Unit, and the EAN Brain Health Mission.P2: Collaborate with 48 national neurological societies to promote National Brain Plans (NBPs), addressing local needs, and improving access to care.P3: Advocate for more research funding; identify determinants of BH; develop preventive measures.P4: Provide educational opportunities for neurologists, public education programs, and advocacy training, including tools to educate the public.P5: Spearhead global awareness campaigns, organize public educational activities, and train BH advocates to contribute toward sustainable and long‐term public health campaigns and policy engagement. Conclusions: The paper highlights the importance of a unified approach, integrating international collaborations and local initiatives, to improve BH outcomes based on the WHO‐iGAP, and support sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 3: Good Health and Well‐being and SDG 4: Quality Education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
| Copyright of European Journal of Neurology is the property of Wiley-Blackwell and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites without the copyright holder's express written permission. Additionally, content may not be used with any artificial intelligence tools or machine learning technologies. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts.) | |
| Database: | Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection |
|
Full text is not displayed to guests.
Login for full access.
|
|
| Abstract: | Background and Purpose: The global burden of neurological diseases exceeds 43.1%, imposing a significant burden on patients, caregivers and society. This paper presents a roadmap to reduce this burden and improve brain health (BH) in Europe. Methods: The roadmap is based on the European Academy of Neurology's (EAN) five‐pillar BH strategy: advancing a global BH approach (P1), supporting policymaking (P2), fostering research (P3), promoting education (P4), and raising awareness of prevention and treatment (P5). It reviews current efforts, collaborations and future directions aligned with the WHO Intersectoral Global Action Plan (iGAP) for Neurological Disorders and suggests future initiatives and call for action. Results: P1: Support WHO‐iGAP through defined action points, international collaborations, in particular, the WHO BH Unit, and the EAN Brain Health Mission.P2: Collaborate with 48 national neurological societies to promote National Brain Plans (NBPs), addressing local needs, and improving access to care.P3: Advocate for more research funding; identify determinants of BH; develop preventive measures.P4: Provide educational opportunities for neurologists, public education programs, and advocacy training, including tools to educate the public.P5: Spearhead global awareness campaigns, organize public educational activities, and train BH advocates to contribute toward sustainable and long‐term public health campaigns and policy engagement. Conclusions: The paper highlights the importance of a unified approach, integrating international collaborations and local initiatives, to improve BH outcomes based on the WHO‐iGAP, and support sustainable development goals, in particular SDG 3: Good Health and Well‐being and SDG 4: Quality Education. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
|---|---|
| ISSN: | 13515101 |
| DOI: | 10.1111/ene.16589 |
